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LF03 FNG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,435 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,428 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,830 miles

Exhaust leaking from manifold area slightly.

Rear Exhaust backbox mounting bracket detached but exhaust still secure.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust leaking from manifold area slightly.

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

O/S/F outer cv boot inner clip missing.

Rear Exhaust backbox mounting bracket detached but exhaust still secure.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,110 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,110 miles

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

Nearside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,144 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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,899 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,779 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,779 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,508 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)

advised front and rear brake pads wesaring thin

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,134 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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