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LF53 VNO

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,683 mi
Last recorded185,683 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VNO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 185,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 185,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 172,214 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 172,214 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,251 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 146,817 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

pad low light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,796 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,999 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,673 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,865 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 VNO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

LF53 VNO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 VNO safe to buy?

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