MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake poor
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
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
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
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
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
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
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM
OFFSIDE FRONT / BOTH REAR TYRES 2.5MM
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres starting to perish and crack
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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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