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L18 YOS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 YOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 162,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 161,201 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 158,726 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 157,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 152,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 148,536 miles

offside and nearside centre rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

offside and nearside front lower ball joints have slight moevement

offside rear number plate light starting to discolour

Pass 29 Dec 2015 143,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside need attension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 135,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 125,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,448 miles

o/s rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 102,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,190 miles

o/s rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,950 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L18 YOS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L18 YOS, 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 L18 YOS registered?

L18 YOS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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