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LD53 FZT

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,336 mi
Last recorded166,336 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FZT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 166,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,067 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 158,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 158,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 148,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,316 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise on movement to both front suspension arm front bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2017 112,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,124 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,124 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s parking brake effort low

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,793 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 4 Mar 2010 51,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,684 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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LD53 FZT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD53 FZT, 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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LD53 FZT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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