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LC03 OMV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 OMV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Sep 2020 120,393 miles

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 9 Oct 2019 116,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,568 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil level low

tyre control warning on

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,564 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside tyres - uneven wear on edges

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

oil level low

tyre control warning on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,403 miles

Offside Rear suspension washer lose

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,699 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,710 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 88,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,627 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,147 miles

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

side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,479 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 53,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,068 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 OMV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC03 OMV, 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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LC03 OMV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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