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LB03 OML

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,642 mi
Last recorded130,642 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 OML
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 124,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (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 29 Mar 2021 97,500 miles

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone A

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,836 miles

front windscreen damaged outside zone A below 40mm

Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,833 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front windscreen damaged outside zone A below 40mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,489 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,489 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror mechanisms are weak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,423 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,236 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge also has slight tears

Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge also has slight tears

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,592 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing outer edge also have slight tears

offside rear and nearside rear tyre wearinginner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,804 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low

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 OML is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OML, 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 LB03 OML registered?

LB03 OML is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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