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LR52 UGJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 UGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 60,820 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,672 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,667 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,532 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,437 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,844 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 37,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,198 miles

off side rear brake disc pitted

Fail 26 Jan 2012 33,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,361 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 31,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,829 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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LR52 UGJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR52 UGJ, 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 LR52 UGJ registered?

LR52 UGJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is LR52 UGJ safe to buy?

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