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LF53 ZLK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZLK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,008 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 141,008 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,942 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 92,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2010 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,252 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 ZLK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

LF53 ZLK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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