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LX53 KXC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,557 mi
Last recorded173,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 173,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 173,518 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 163,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 163,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,017 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 128,370 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 118,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 106,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 106,609 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 83,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,768 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 64,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,112 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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LX53 KXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX53 KXC, 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 LX53 KXC registered?

LX53 KXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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