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ExpiredMileage
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre on limit-n/s/f steering rack boot deteriorated-front brake pads worn low-rear brake pads worn low-rear brakes slightly binding
o/s/f door handle slightly sticking-brake pedal spongy-handbrake lever has slight travel-n/s/f brake pipe corroded-central exhaust mounting deteriorated-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-rear axle corroded
Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Under guards and trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Under guards and trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake caliper damp but no sign of leak
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front door mirror auto dimmed
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
both sides rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside front & both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper damp but no sign of leak
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front door mirror auto dimmed
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
both sides rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside front & both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front flat tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower lower suspension pivot dust cover split
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower lower suspension pivot dust cover split
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror Cracked (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres perished, worn on edges and slight cuts
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres perished, worn on edges and slight cuts
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LV53 KUH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LV53 KUH, 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 KUH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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