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LV53 GJE

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

234,252 mi
Last recorded234,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 234,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 224,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 201,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 189,868 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel repair x1 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror slight damage to cover

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel repair x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 189,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel repair x1 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror slight damage to cover

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel repair x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 166,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 166,766 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2013 166,758 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 1 Dec 2012 156,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 138,648 miles

ADVISED noise from rear suspension arm

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 110,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 110,381 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 90,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,038 miles

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

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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LV53 GJE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV53 GJE, 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 LV53 GJE registered?

LV53 GJE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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