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LF03 FWP

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,538 mi
Last recorded140,538 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake 17% just met requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2016 123,863 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 123,863 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 117,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 117,324 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

Fail 24 Apr 2010 99,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,142 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

front and rear brake discs are lipped and corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 93,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

front and rear brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,740 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 72,604 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front cv boots perished

nearside front tyre getting low

power steering pipe damp

rear number plate loose

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,497 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 FWP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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