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LG53 FZA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,600 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 19 Sep 2024
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,508 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,872 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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LG53 FZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG53 FZA, 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 LG53 FZA registered?

LG53 FZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LG53 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 FZA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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