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LR53 NWK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,363 mi
Last recorded177,363 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 177,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 173,873 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 31 Jul 2019 173,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

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

hand brake poor

Pass 30 Jul 2018 168,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 168,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,858 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle poor (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak bad but not leaking onto brakes or suspension ()

hand brake poor

number plate light showing on dash but both working

oil on min

Pass 13 Jul 2016 155,411 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

dash showing number plate light fail . both lights working

Fail 11 Jul 2016 155,407 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

dash showing number plate light fail . both lights working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 147,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 147,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT / BOTH REAR TYRES 2.5MM

Fail 17 Dec 2014 144,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 144,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,880 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 14 Dec 2013 128,880 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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 lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 110,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NWK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NWK, 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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LR53 NWK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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