MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Covers fitted underside
Child seat fitted OSR
Covers fitted to underside
Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (centre and rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted OSR
Covers fitted to underside
Covers fitted to underside
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Covers fitted to underside
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Front brake pipes corroded
Underside of vehicle fitted with covers, restricting access to testable components
front discs worn
creeking from o/s/f steering
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
creeking from o/s/f steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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LF53 VGT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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