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LT53 HFH

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 87,508 miles

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

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2023 87,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,534 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,423 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,858 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s drop link boot split (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative insufficient liquid (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired leveling device ball joint disconnected/broken (2.4.A.2)

brake warning light on in dash

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,413 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have bad sidewall cracks advise a new set off tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,016 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,331 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,331 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 28,648 miles

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON!

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,690 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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LT53 HFH 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 70.8%.

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 LT53 HFH, 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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LT53 HFH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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