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LD03 FSG

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,146 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,418 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,414 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower headlamp auto adjust link broken

Offside Front sun visor insecure.stays down only

Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower headlamp auto adjust link broken

Offside Front sun visor insecure.stays down only

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,921 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,391 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana shaped lower arms (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,023 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,023 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,601 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,929 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,131 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,386 miles

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

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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LD03 FSG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD03 FSG, 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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LD03 FSG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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