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FX53VCW
2003 BMW X5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration FX53VCW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 09 Oct 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,449 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,762 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- engine & sill covers fitted
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
7 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all four front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber split (7.1.1)
- Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed hanging out the rear ( boot lid ) (1.9.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- all four rear axle bushes slightly perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended all rear subframe mounting (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,390 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,119 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 4 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,119 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,092 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 4 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,338 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 4 Jun 20265 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,715 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
26 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,433 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,712 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 99,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
5 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 86,473 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 86,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 75,738 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2007 4 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 75,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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FX53VCW was registered on 2003-09-30
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