MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine(undertray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine(undertray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler cap seal perishing
front number plate in poor condition
head lamps in poor condition
nail in off side rear tyre
rear brake pipes rusty
slight play in both front lower ball joints
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
front number plate in poor condition
head lamps in poor condition
nail in off side rear tyre
rear brake pipes rusty
slight play in both front lower ball joints
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear sub frame corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear sub frame corroded
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake disc slightly corroded.
rear wheels slightly binding.
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning lamp on
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SC53 NFL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SC53 NFL, 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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SC53 NFL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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