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LF03 FFT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 170,900 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 160,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 160,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake 16% just meets requirments

Fail 23 Nov 2017 154,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,693 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 146,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to under plastic trims (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe between 2 flexibles on top of upper arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible across axle to near side under plastic trims (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe between 2 flexibles on top of upper arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x behind plastic cover near to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm and void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle across to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm and void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 127,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 104,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,520 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,704 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,704 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 64,624 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 63,228 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 48,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,694 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 FFT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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