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DX03 LCN

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 147,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,807 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,474 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 126,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 121,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 112,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 100,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,772 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 74,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake level slightly loose

wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,857 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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DX03 LCN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX03 LCN, 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 DX03 LCN registered?

DX03 LCN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is DX03 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 LCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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