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WG53 LZV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,050 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,485 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,847 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 110,437 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

trays & covers fitted / diff size tyres front / rear

Pass 14 Jul 2018 109,140 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,918 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,612 miles

Slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,414 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,690 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 25,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG53 LZV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG53 LZV, 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 WG53 LZV registered?

WG53 LZV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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