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LB03 OMU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,482 mi
Last recorded169,482 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 OMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,482 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 169,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,965 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 159,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling n/s/f inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,052 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

superficial cracking of n/s/r tyre and wearing on the inside

Fail 18 Mar 2019 137,461 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected 2 stickers-o/s (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

superficial cracking of n/s/r tyre and wearing on the inside

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,102 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,537 miles

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

Park brake efficiency 16% -requirements only just met.

Rear right exhaust mounting rubber split/exhaust remains supported

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,913 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust Rubber Cracking.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 98,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 94,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,168 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 OMU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

LB03 OMU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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