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LB52 MBX

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 MBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,769 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner 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.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,514 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 112,514 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,136 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine management light on

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine management light on

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,921 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 57,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,458 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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LB52 MBX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LB52 MBX, 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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LB52 MBX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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