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LR53 CXN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,813 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,123 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,370 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,180 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,277 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 51,277 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,738 miles

Noise noted when steering wheel rotated when vehicle totally on ground .There is no observed reason to fail the vehicle. However further investigation is recommended

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,662 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,756 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 29,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,933 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 23,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,424 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge,and outer edge perished.

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge and side wall perished.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 19,424 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge,and outer edge perished.

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge and side wall perished.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,464 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 CXN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LR53 CXN, 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 CXN registered?

LR53 CXN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CXN shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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