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LY53 UWZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2019

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 149,081 miles

Nearside Front and n/side rear outer tyre walls have slight damage

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tie-rod slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2015 131,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 118,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 109,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 98,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,685 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,781 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 UWZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

LY53 UWZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LY53 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 UWZ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY53 UWZ have outstanding finance?

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