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BF53 FTZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,041 miles

undercover tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 136,041 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

undercover tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 132,122 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 127,604 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,740 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,544 miles

brake fluid level very low advise attention.

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn low advise further inspection.

n/s & o/s rear brake discs & pads worn low advise further inspection.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid level very low advise attention.

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn low advise further inspection.

n/s & o/s rear brake discs & pads worn low advise further inspection.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,904 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r seat belt twisted

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nail in nearside front tyre advise

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,003 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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BF53 FTZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF53 FTZ, 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 BF53 FTZ registered?

BF53 FTZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 FTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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