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LB52 WDY

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 131,210 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,219 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slighly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,561 miles

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

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

very slight rust under body

Pass 16 Nov 2011 119,918 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 119,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,215 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

offside front brake hose retaining clip missing

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2011 116,215 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

offside front brake hose retaining clip missing

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor stone chips to windscreen

slight play to offside steering tie bar

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,376 miles

both front and rear brake disc's pitted to edges

nearside front seatbelt fluffing on edges

nearside rear upper side light dim

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,376 miles

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

both front and rear brake disc's pitted to edges

nearside front seatbelt fluffing on edges

nearside rear upper side light dim

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front & rear disc pitted on edge

plastic body sills & under sills fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2008 92,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear disc pitted on edge

plastic body sills & under sills fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2007

front and rear discs slighty pitted

plastic under trays and body sills fitted

slight play on offside steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,338 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 WDY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LB52 WDY, 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 WDY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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