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2003 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration SL53FRK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 148,286 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,286 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,392 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear all rear subframe mounting points have corrosion. Dangerous
- 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
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,540 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,314 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,623 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,126 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,485 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,937 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,196 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,598 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,649 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015 11 Jun 20261 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,149 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,562 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,480 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
26 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,274 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,274 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,911 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202615 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,167 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,231 MI
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SL53FRK was registered on 2003-09-18
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