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L55 TRP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TRP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,157 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing / worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,028 miles

both front outer CV gaiters have slight trace of grease

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,626 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 TRP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TRP, 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 L55 TRP registered?

L55 TRP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is L55 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 TRP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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