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LB52 XZN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,168 mi
Last recorded154,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance poor

Fail 27 Oct 2022 149,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance poor

Pass 6 Nov 2021 140,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 140,882 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald outer edge + damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,366 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 118,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,599 miles

NSR Number Plate bulb missing

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge with cut on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 95,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge with cut on outer sidewall

both headlamp beam images poor

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,957 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti skid malfunction indicated

dash pod unservicable unable to read odo acurately

rear seat base loose

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,106 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 XZN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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