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LV53 MDZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,434 mi
Last recorded178,434 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 178,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 174,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2018 168,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,492 miles

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 164,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom arm (2.5.B.1a)

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 161,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,053 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 137,774 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 114,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,575 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,573 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 77,795 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2006 71,565 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 MDZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

LV53 MDZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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