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FL53 UHJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,907 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 84,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake tight

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,197 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2010 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres balding on outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,128 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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FL53 UHJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 UHJ registered?

FL53 UHJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FL53 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 UHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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