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L55 ELR

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 ELR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 170,528 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 169,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion under body

Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,871 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 165,021 miles

Handbrake travel reserve

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 146,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 146,859 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,225 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 143,225 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 134,172 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit in centre

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside windscreen wiper blade in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,880 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 101,825 miles

chip to screen

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,803 miles

ALL TYRES WORN LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Fail 19 Dec 2007 89,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL TYRES WORN LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,333 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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L55 ELR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L55 ELR, 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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L55 ELR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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