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SL53 FRK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 FRK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 148,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2026 148,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 133,392 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 133,392 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 133,254 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear subframe mounting points have corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 120,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,937 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,649 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 102,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 100,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,480 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,438 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,274 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,911 miles

nearside and offside front tyres near wear limiters

nearside and offside rear tyres near wear limits both inner sides worn cords almost exposed

Pass 15 May 2007 41,167 miles

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

front and rear service brake discs show heavy lipping

front service brake disc pads less than half worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,231 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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SL53 FRK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SL53 FRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL53 FRK registered?

SL53 FRK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SL53 FRK safe to buy?

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