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LK53 FXG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,141 mi
Last recorded160,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FXG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 160,141 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 155,644 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024
Pass 25 Aug 2023

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear dif leaking oil

power steering slightly rough but its properly operational

Pass 16 Aug 2022
Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 122,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 117,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 117,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres has a serious deep cracks+ both rear tyres from inner edge bald

Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on dash

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder/wall

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,178 miles

Both front road tyres damaged and deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack unit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chip to front screen and wipers not very good al clearing view

Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front road tyres damaged and deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack unit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chip to front screen and wipers not very good al clearing view

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,877 miles

Both rear road tyres wearing low on inner edges of tyres

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear road tyres wearing low on inner edges of tyres

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,672 miles

All road tyres on vehicle showing signs of deterioration on outer wall of tyres

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 30 Aug 2008 54,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All road tyres on vehicle showing signs of deterioration on outer wall of tyres

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Nearside rear lower side light emits a dim light

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,605 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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LK53 FXG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LK53 FXG, 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 LK53 FXG registered?

LK53 FXG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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