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MV53 LLZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,455 mi
Last recorded132,455 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 LLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 128,646 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 105,973 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,359 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front and o/s rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

surface cut n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2010 89,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front and o/s rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

surface cut n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,143 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

left hand rear exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,010 miles

n/s exhaust back box damaged but not blowing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,120 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,948 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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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MV53 LLZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV53 LLZ, 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 MV53 LLZ registered?

MV53 LLZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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