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LY53 TLV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,827 mi
Last recorded69,827 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,571 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,561 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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LY53 TLV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LY53 TLV, 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 LY53 TLV registered?

LY53 TLV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LY53 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 TLV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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