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LF03 FXA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,595 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,191 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 107,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,187 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,329 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,778 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 FXA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

LF03 FXA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is LF03 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 FXA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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