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FL53 FXV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2013 117,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,097 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,235 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 11 Aug 2008 76,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 76,115 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,606 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

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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FL53 FXV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL53 FXV, 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 FL53 FXV registered?

FL53 FXV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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