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LT53 WGO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 154,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 154,283 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides both front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,193 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 148,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2854519 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555019 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 137,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 129,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 129,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 130,126 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 123,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,895 miles

N/S/F Tyre is barely legal (2mm)

O/S/F Tyre is barely legal (2mm)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,464 miles

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

fluid leaking onto undertray.(no visible leak)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,421 miles

advise stone chip in zone A of windscreen

advise rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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 WGO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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