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LT53 HGN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 126,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working high beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,927 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 117,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 181,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 181,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 90,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,557 miles

all as previous vt32

Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 49,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,320 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 HGN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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