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FJ53 ZFU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 133,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018
Pass 12 Aug 2017 125,123 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 125,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,878 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,648 miles

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

O/S/F lower suspension arm bush appears to be incorrectly fitted, no danger of arm becoming detached.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak at rear of gear box

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,005 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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FJ53 ZFU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ53 ZFU, 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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FJ53 ZFU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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