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LB03 SYE

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 SYE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front suspensio arm bushes slight worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 131,475 miles

under floor panels fitted not allwing full inspection of componants

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 88,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,025 miles

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

slight wearing on inners of rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,395 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,895 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 SYE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

LB03 SYE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LB03 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 SYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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