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LF03 AWN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 153,479 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 153,348 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,891 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 40 % mirror surface missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 142,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 40 % mirror surface missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass faded but can still see rear of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass faded but can still see rear of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on inner sidewall

Offside mirror glass faded but can still see rear of the vehicle

front wipers slightly smeary but clear screen

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on inner sidewall

Offside mirror glass faded but can still see rear of the vehicle

front wipers slightly smeary but clear screen

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,831 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,769 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,984 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,599 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 AWN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AWN, 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 LF03 AWN registered?

LF03 AWN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LF03 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 AWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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