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LF03 AZN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2019 153,619 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake

Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,508 miles

NSF lower arm joint slightly worn

NSR wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake poor

Small stone chips to zone A of windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,933 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear section (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front dipped beam xenons slightly different colour to each other

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2017 136,932 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear section (2.4.G.1)

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

front dipped beam xenons slightly different colour to each other

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,823 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,893 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front suspension knocks when braking / bushes covered by under-tray

front tyres excessively worn on edges

rear tyres excessively worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2015 121,893 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front suspension knocks when braking / bushes covered by under-tray

front tyres excessively worn on edges

rear tyres excessively worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,183 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of previous fuel leak as undertray saturated with diesel, no leak found at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition, pads 70% worn

front wipers smearing/split slightly

nearside dip beam bulb staring to dim slightly

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges of treads

Pass 1 May 2013 98,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 82,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,521 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 67,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,872 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 AZN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AZN, 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 AZN registered?

LF03 AZN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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