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RA53 LPJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 146,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 145,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 143,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 137,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s- n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,244 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,268 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner sidewall been run flat

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,385 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near-side rear tyre wearing inside wall and nearing legel limit

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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RA53 LPJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA53 LPJ, 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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RA53 LPJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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