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LF03 ATU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ATU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 102,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,596 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 76,929 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 76,925 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,568 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,895 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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LF03 ATU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF03 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF03 ATU registered?

LF03 ATU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LF03 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 ATU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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