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BT53 FBE

2003 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 116,345 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 111,597 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 108,206 miles

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,370 miles

Coolant leak from coolant bottle ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,947 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,947 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,474 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,324 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn on inner side

Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,324 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn on inner side

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,930 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,880 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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BT53 FBE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT53 FBE, 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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BT53 FBE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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