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LF03 FLV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

166,958 mi
Last recorded166,958 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 166,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 161,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 161,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 158,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 158,312 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,748 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 155,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 152,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 152,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 137,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,944 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge

wear to rear suspension and axle bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2016 120,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge

wear to rear suspension and axle bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2015 98,690 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Apr 2015 98,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 May 2014 84,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 84,030 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,902 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,211 miles

headlamp levelling device defective

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp levelling device defective

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,310 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,734 miles

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

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

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 FLV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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