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BF53 VFO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,837 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,666 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,321 miles

All wiper blades smearing the screens.

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

N/S/R door does not unlock with central locking.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 30,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

All wiper blades smearing the screens.

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

N/S/R door does not unlock with central locking.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,284 miles

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 VFO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFO, 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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BF53 VFO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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