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L80 GEO

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,678 mi
Last recorded149,678 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 GEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 149,678 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 148,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 136,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 130,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 119,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,846 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 110,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,626 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,958 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,040 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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L80 GEO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L80 GEO, 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 L80 GEO registered?

L80 GEO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is L80 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 GEO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L80 GEO have outstanding finance?

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