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HT03 LZX

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 LZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 149,433 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

all belts slow to retract

Fail 16 Mar 2018 149,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

all belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2013 141,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUBFRAME BUSHS...

Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUBFRAME BUSHS...

Pass 9 Dec 2011 116,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four rear axle mounting bushes and front trailing arm bushes starting to break up.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,684 miles

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

only 50% of high level brake light working

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,740 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 71,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HT03 LZX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HT03 LZX, 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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HT03 LZX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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