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LC03 AXV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 AXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,733 miles

Door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,015 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated with water ingress.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 82,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps filling with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged - filling with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged - filling with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,595 miles

Rear hand brake effort only just met at 17% pass rate 16%

Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm, ball joint at hub end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear hand brake effort only just met at 17% pass rate 16%

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray covered in diesel, but not dripping

rear wiper blade U/S

unable to access boot floor area as full

Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,919 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade U/S

unable to access boot floor area as full

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,770 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,440 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 44,422 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,353 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 40,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,898 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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LC03 AXV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC03 AXV, 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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What year was LC03 AXV registered?

LC03 AXV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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