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LB53 FLE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 FLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 110,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,993 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 97,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018
Pass 20 May 2017 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2017 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,187 miles

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

deep cuts in nearside rear and both sides front tyres

oil around gearbox area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,596 miles

movement in n/s/r hub just in limits

oil around gearbox

tested wet

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,596 miles

oil around gearbox

tested wet

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,924 miles

front tyres worn low

play in nearside rear hub assembly mounting bushes

rear tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

both door mirrors slight loose fitting

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,107 miles

brake warning light on - advise fixing problem causing it

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,597 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,512 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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LB53 FLE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LB53 FLE, 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 LB53 FLE registered?

LB53 FLE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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