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LX53 SXK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,075 mi
Last recorded113,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SXK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,075 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 112,945 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,135 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,937 miles

small stone chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 18 Feb 2011 87,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,164 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,016 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 SXK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 SXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX53 SXK registered?

LX53 SXK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LX53 SXK safe to buy?

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