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LS52 XGV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,357 mi
Last recorded140,357 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 XGV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 140,355 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 117,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,319 miles

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

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

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

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

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both r/tyres perished & wearing on inside

Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,888 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both r/tyres perished & wearing on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,243 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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LS52 XGV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS52 XGV, 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 LS52 XGV registered?

LS52 XGV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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