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LD03 LHW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

217,695 mi
Last recorded217,695 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 217,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding borderline

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across car above rear axle BORDERLNE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 217,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding borderline

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across car above rear axle BORDERLNE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 209,239 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 203,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 198,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 188,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018
Pass 29 Jul 2017 170,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 148,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 139,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,798 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 80,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,049 miles

nearside park brake effort lower than offside effort

nearside rear tyre tread wearand going out of shape on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

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 LHW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD03 LHW, 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 LD03 LHW registered?

LD03 LHW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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