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LM53 FCA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,834 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,152 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2019 56,341 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inner tread

Fail 16 May 2019 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not fitted correctly (both) (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn badly on inner tread

Pass 24 May 2018 53,539 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Ns rear tyre inner sidewall is soft

Pass 23 May 2017 50,227 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 39,671 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 34,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil VERY LOW

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 30,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 28,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,727 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 26,727 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 23,933 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

Fail 9 May 2011 23,933 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 18 May 2010 21,085 miles

Rear parking brake has just met the required brake efficiency.It would apear that braking system required adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 May 2009 17,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 14,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,200 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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LM53 FCA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LM53 FCA, 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 LM53 FCA registered?

LM53 FCA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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