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LB03 HGL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 HGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 157,933 miles

Rear Brake pads worn very low

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2021 157,933 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pads worn very low

Pass 1 Jul 2020 151,391 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both rear tyres smooth on inner edges and screw nsr inner tread on edge

Fail 27 Jun 2020 151,356 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both rear tyres smooth on inner edges and screw nsr inner tread on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 144,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,197 miles

Offside headlight deteriorated, but light output not significantly reduced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both wipers worn

parking brake only just achieved the minimum requirement, it would seem it requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jun 2018 137,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight deteriorated, but light output not significantly reduced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both wipers worn

parking brake only just achieved the minimum requirement, it would seem it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 129,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 123,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spli

Fail 18 Jun 2016 123,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spli

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,628 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 109,627 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,210 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,798 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on edges

front and rear brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,708 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

outer sills covered

rear discs slight wear

rear number plate dirty

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,418 miles

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

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Fail 9 Nov 2009 60,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,992 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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LB03 HGL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB03 HGL, 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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LB03 HGL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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