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LF53 FBJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

202,005 mi
Last recorded202,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 202,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2020
Fail 21 May 2020

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 162,036 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 162,036 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,059 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 156,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 149,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,231 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 137,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015
Fail 27 May 2015

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 110,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 110,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s front fog lamp glass cracked

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,326 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,515 miles

parking brake efficiency low

slight freeplay detected in o/s steering system

Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

parking brake efficiency low

slight freeplay detected in o/s steering system

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,626 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,626 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. nearside front tyre borderline legal.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,742 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,742 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,056 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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LF53 FBJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF53 FBJ, 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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LF53 FBJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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