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BK03 LHH

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,742 mi
Last recorded141,742 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 141,742 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 115,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,223 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

warning light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front and rear tyers cut on side walls

Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front and rear tyers cut on side walls

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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BK03 LHH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK03 LHH, 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 BK03 LHH registered?

BK03 LHH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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