MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear parking brake just met requirement
vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components
vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake level slight side free play
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO53 LUJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SO53 LUJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SO53 LUJ?
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What year was SO53 LUJ registered?
SO53 LUJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2003.
Is SO53 LUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO53 LUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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