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LF53 VFM

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 167,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 129,860 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f forward lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 10 Jul 2013 129,860 miles

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

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Rear brake pads are getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f forward lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,705 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,703 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,971 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 120,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 112,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 102,299 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2008 74,579 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 VFM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 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 VFM, 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 25 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 VFM registered?

LF53 VFM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is LF53 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 VFM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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