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LF53 WFB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,190 mi
Last recorded142,190 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 137,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 132,969 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,141 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,141 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 109,521 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 109,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 106,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 106,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 98,192 miles

front wipers detoriated

n/s/f tyres has cuts in sidewall

Pass 22 May 2013 88,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

parking brake only 17 % efficient

Fail 22 May 2013 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front steering system has slight play,n/s front tyre worn close to limit,o/s and n/s front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 May 2011 69,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 34,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,664 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 WFB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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