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LR53 LZA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,920 mi
Last recorded117,920 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,450 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,450 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,463 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,921 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,976 miles

parking brake performance just within limits.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,115 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 LZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LZA, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 LZA?

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What year was LR53 LZA registered?

LR53 LZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LR53 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LZA shows 18 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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