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LR53 OUD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025
Pass 27 Aug 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,618 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,466 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,619 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,108 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres excessively worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,912 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 OUD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

LR53 OUD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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