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LL53 UDJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 150,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,836 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 120,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded, rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2021 119,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded, rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake only just met requirement it would appear to need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,075 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,392 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,213 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 42,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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LL53 UDJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL53 UDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL53 UDJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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