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LT53 JKJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,689 mi
Last recorded42,689 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 42,689 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 31,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 30,948 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 30,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 30,937 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,915 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 30,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 30,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,923 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,495 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 JKJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

LT53 JKJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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