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LD03 SNU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,550 mi
Last recorded108,550 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 108,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges outside centre 3/4 + o/s/f has 2 nails in tread [255/50/19h]

corrosion starting in n/s/f brake pipe

fault on n/s door mirror

sensor broken on o/s/f suspension arm

Fail 3 May 2013 108,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges outside centre 3/4 + o/s/f has 2 nails in tread [255/50/19h]

corrosion starting in n/s/f brake pipe

fault on n/s door mirror

sensor broken on o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 11 May 2012 100,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 9 May 2012 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 5 May 2011 90,946 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 17 May 2010 80,848 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

emissions close to max limit

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 6 May 2010 80,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

emissions close to max limit

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 11 May 2009 71,247 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

nail close to edge of tread of o/s/r tyre [285/45/19v]

unable to check under bonnet + parts of underside properly due to covers

Fail 7 May 2009 71,188 miles

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

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

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

nail close to edge of tread of o/s/r tyre [285/45/19v]

unable to check under bonnet + parts of underside properly due to covers

Pass 13 May 2008 62,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,767 miles

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

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 SNU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

LD03 SNU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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