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LA03 PJV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,676 mi
Last recorded157,676 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 157,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 142,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,476 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,688 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,003 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 103,003 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,466 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,333 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,652 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,975 miles

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

Nearside front headlight discoloured

Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,863 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front headlight discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,786 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,975 miles

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

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

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 PJV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LA03 PJV, 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 LA03 PJV registered?

LA03 PJV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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