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LR53 FBV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,306 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 106,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 103,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,379 miles

front tyres worn 3mm.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 58,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LR53 FBV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR53 FBV, 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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LR53 FBV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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