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LB03 HGM

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 HGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 72,886 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 69,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 69,323 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,201 miles

Front Lower suspension arms slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 49,080 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 46,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 43,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2016
Fail 16 May 2016

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

Pass 16 May 2015 35,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,398 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread and cracked on outter wall

Pass 29 May 2012 28,057 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on outter wall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,537 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 26,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/n/s/r tyres cracking on outter tread...

Pass 19 May 2010 23,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 19,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,049 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 HGM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LB03 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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