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LD03 LYV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 147,540 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,444 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 146,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

parking brake effort low and may need looking at

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,096 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 108,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,316 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,316 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,092 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,977 miles

Both rear tyres nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.

Nearside headlamp main beam lens dislodged.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,977 miles

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

Both rear tyres nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.

Nearside headlamp main beam lens dislodged.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,009 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,009 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,162 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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LD03 LYV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

LD03 LYV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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