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LB03 TWW

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 91,285 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring terstable items from view of test

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque and effecting the beam immage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative ride height low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring terstable items from view of test

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint cranked arm outer ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track control suspension arm outer ball joint (complete arm) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint cranked arm outer ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track control suspension arm outer ball joint (compete arm) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 16 May 2015 64,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 64,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 60,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 60,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,031 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 20 May 2008 23,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,655 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 TWW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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