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LM53 OCE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,684 mi
Last recorded187,684 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 187,684 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside park brake reading low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 173,976 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 173,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 151,240 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 143,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,591 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 107,009 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,646 miles

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

large protection covers fitted under bonnet & underside of vehicle

rear tyres worn on inner edges (very close to limits)

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 17 Dec 2008 72,646 miles

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

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

large protection covers fitted under bonnet & underside of vehicle

rear tyres worn on inner edges (very close to limits)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,637 miles

hand brake traval long

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,074 miles

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 OCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCE, 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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LM53 OCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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