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LF53 ZNZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,482 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,507 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,235 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,580 miles

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,199 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,346 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 101,338 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,986 miles

handbrake could be better

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,321 miles

handbrake could be better

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2017 84,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake could be better

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to 3mm in centre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,640 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,638 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,711 miles

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

Very slight clonk on o/s/f of vehicle,source not obvious.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,433 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,730 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 ZNZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF53 ZNZ registered?

LF53 ZNZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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