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LS53 GDJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 92,586 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Knock from steering column

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 92,586 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Knock from steering column

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 91,759 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,646 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 89,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,629 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged NSF (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NS FRONT OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened NSR TO HOSE (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR (3.6.B.2c)

CHILD SEAT IN REAR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,276 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,276 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,131 miles

h/brake effort low

Pass 31 May 2013 77,115 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 77,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 73,222 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 61,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,303 miles

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

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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LS53 GDJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LS53 GDJ, 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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LS53 GDJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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