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LM53 KPY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 100,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,439 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,011 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,284 miles

N/s/r brake disc surface corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,052 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 41,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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LM53 KPY 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 82.6%.

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 LM53 KPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 KPY registered?

LM53 KPY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LM53 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 KPY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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