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LN53 UDD

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,169 mi
Last recorded70,169 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UDD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 70,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers in front of rear boxes deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers in front of rear boxes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr exhaust system rubber support mount snapped still adequatley supported

Fail 13 Mar 2014 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr exhaust system rubber support mount snapped still adequatley supported

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,237 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,872 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 41,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear backbox rubber mounting snapped but still holding

offside rear exhuast rubber incorrecltly positioned

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,267 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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LN53 UDD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN53 UDD, 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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LN53 UDD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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