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LF03 FVW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,986 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 103,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,835 miles

front tyres just off limits & worn smooth on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,832 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked won't stay on!! (3.1.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

washers & wipers not very good

Fail 20 Jan 2015

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

washers & wipers not very good

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,129 miles

small oil leaks

Fail 10 Jan 2014 116,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,936 miles

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

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

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

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

both r/dics worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,642 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,085 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,673 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 FVW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FVW, 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 FVW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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