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LF03 FFV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024

Headlamps misty

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 31 Mar 2023

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2023

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 141,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 139,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,373 miles

Both Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 132,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Both Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,713 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure and wont open (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,669 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 115,440 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 103,377 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 103,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,114 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 93,114 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,077 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 FFV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

LF03 FFV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is LF03 FFV safe to buy?

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