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LT53 JJT

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024
Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear & off side rear lower suspension arm bushes getting perished

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blue smoke on warm up for emissions

under trays fitted time off test

Fail 16 Nov 2023 150,691 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel leak under tray area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted time off test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear & off side rear lower suspension arm bushes getting perished

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blue smoke on warm up for emissions

Pass 12 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

smell of diesel but no obvious leak

underun guard fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

smell of diesel but no obvious leak

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

smell of diesel but no obvious leak

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 136,633 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,200 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 123,822 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from pump (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

smell of diesel but no obvious leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 123,820 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from pump (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

smell of diesel but no obvious leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,844 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,843 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,974 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 106,973 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,385 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

smell of fuel under bonnet but no visable leak due to covers being fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,788 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 63,788 miles

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

rear pads crumbly o/s rear

wiper blade n/s/front slight tear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,357 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,905 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,114 miles

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

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

unable to check under body large covers fitted

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 JJT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JJT, 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 JJT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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