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LF03 AXY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 164,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 164,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes above sub -frame (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working paring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2023 159,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame corroded thin

o/s and n/s head lamp glasses getting dis coloured

steering column has slight noise

Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 147,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 115,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,203 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked walls

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres have cracked walls

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,178 miles

front suspension wear present

Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,178 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension wear present

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,583 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,060 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,060 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,411 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 AXY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LF03 AXY, 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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LF03 AXY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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