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LA03 CLF

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 117,382 miles

parking brake effort just met requirements. it appears adjustment/repair may be needed.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 117,381 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake effort just met requirements. it appears adjustment/repair may be needed.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,712 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,451 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,208 miles

Oil leak.

Plastic sills & undertrays fitted.

Rear wheels repaired

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pads getting low.

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sills & undertrays fitted.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked in zone b

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 13,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,758 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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LA03 CLF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LA03 CLF, 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 LA03 CLF registered?

LA03 CLF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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