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LB52 MHV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 MHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,917 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,810 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,482 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,460 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,880 miles

Front rusty

Rear disc rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,881 miles

Handbrake performance poor on near side

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,881 miles

Handbrake performance poor on near side

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2017

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure cannot be locked in place (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,767 miles

Nearside wing mirror insecure

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,924 miles

advise front wiper blades smearing slightly.

advise nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall.off side rear tyre damaged on side wall.

advise nearside offside side mirrors slightly damaged.

advise off side rear rim corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,924 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise front wiper blades smearing slightly.

advise nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall.off side rear tyre damaged on side wall.

advise nearside offside side mirrors slightly damaged.

advise off side rear rim corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,269 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 73,269 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,671 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 69,671 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 69,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,893 miles

front and rear disc correded.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 59,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear disc correded.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,032 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 MHV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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