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LV53 KSZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm front bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (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)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom front bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread & worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread & worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,656 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,523 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,523 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,045 miles

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

emissions presented and tested on l.p.g.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,045 miles

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

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

emissions presented and tested on l.p.g.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,455 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel is of different type to offside rear wheel but is a legitamate road wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,641 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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LV53 KSZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV53 KSZ, 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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LV53 KSZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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