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LF53 FBK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,668 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)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washer bottle cap missing cling film used to seal it

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,926 miles

Both front seat belts slow to return at time of test

Child seat nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Obligatory (drivers door) mirror body slightly damaged but secure and not affecting view at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,891 miles

Both front seat belts slow to return at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front seat belts slow to return at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Nearside front tyre bald outer shoulder of tread and wearing through outer casing *DANGEROUS*

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

long travel on handbrake lever.

small crack in front number plate.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 92,490 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

long travel on handbrake lever.

small crack in front number plate.

strongly advise offside front tyre becoming devoid (bald) on outer shoulder.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

small crack in front number plate

strongly advise both sides rear tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 86,379 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

small crack in front number plate

strongly advise both sides rear tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner shoulders.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 74,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,658 miles

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

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 FBK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF53 FBK, 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 LF53 FBK registered?

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

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