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LF53 FFV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,642 mi
Last recorded123,642 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FFV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,642 miles

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

front and rear suspension components and sub frames corroded

steel brake pipes corroded in o/s/f and both rear wheel arches and at rear of front to rear pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2024 123,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components and sub frames corroded

steel brake pipes corroded in o/s/f and both rear wheel arches and at rear of front to rear pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,617 miles

Front headlights dip beams output poor

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 122,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front headlights dip beams output poor

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 122,156 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps slightly dull and images poor

Fail 23 Mar 2022 122,156 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps slightly dull and images poor

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front head lamp levelling sensor linkage worn

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp levelling sensor linkage ball joint slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front headlamp levelling sensor linkage ball joint slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,156 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,870 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge

Rear parking brake poor 16% on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,188 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 116,188 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,111 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view near side and offside (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view near side and offside (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,469 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,840 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inne edge

Pass 16 May 2013 106,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 106,947 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all indicators slightly discoloured

offside front tyre tread perished but ply or chords not yet exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,183 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 105,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,712 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 93,526 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 93,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,231 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,947 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 FFV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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