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LT53 HGX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 144,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 144,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 139,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 134,137 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 115,734 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011
Fail 13 Sep 2011 94,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,755 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 92,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,365 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 HGX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LT53 HGX, 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 LT53 HGX registered?

LT53 HGX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is LT53 HGX safe to buy?

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