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LR53 BTZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,182 mi
Last recorded151,182 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front CV Gaiter incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 144,377 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,678 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

hand brake requires attention

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,704 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,671 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 103,665 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,077 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,101 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,914 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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LR53 BTZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR53 BTZ, 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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What year was LR53 BTZ registered?

LR53 BTZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LR53 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 BTZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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