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LF03 FXT

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,385 mi
Last recorded200,385 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 200,385 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 199,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 182,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 164,194 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 164,194 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 142,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 142,435 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 118,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just within pass criteria.[16%]

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

Pass 13 May 2010 61,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 61,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,869 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,802 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 FXT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FXT, 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 FXT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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