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RF53 LZE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,507 mi
Last recorded235,507 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 235,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 229,553 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 229,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 223,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 213,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 205,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 197,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 197,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 188,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 178,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 168,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 160,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 140,221 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,417 miles

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,602 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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RF53 LZE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF53 LZE, 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 RF53 LZE registered?

RF53 LZE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 LZE safe to buy?

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