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LF03 FFR

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,168 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,629 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 45,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,051 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,484 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside rear tyre cracking up and wearing on inner tread

oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,560 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

rear tyres cracking up and wearing on inner tread

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,149 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,349 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2012 24,718 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,241 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,415 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 17,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

OFF SIDE BRAKE FLEXI PIPE HAS A SIGN OF FLUID LEAK. AREA WAS WIPED CLEAN BUT NO SIGN OF LEAK WAS SEEN AT JOIN TO CALIPER. FOR SAFETY ISSUES FURTHER INSPECTION SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT ON THIS AREA

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,048 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 9,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,973 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 FFR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

LF03 FFR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LF03 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 FFR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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