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LY53 UJA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,655 mi
Last recorded179,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UJA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 179,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to front bumper

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,536 miles

damaged to front bumper

Fail 7 Nov 2018 150,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damaged to front bumper

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,135 miles

front dumper damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2017 135,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front dumper damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,765 miles

damage to ns bumper

damage to osf tyre wall

Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,765 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to ns bumper

damage to osf tyre wall

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,596 miles

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

osf brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,767 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,720 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,193 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering slightly stiff on lock to lock check compared to same make and model.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,161 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,334 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 UJA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UJA, 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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LY53 UJA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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