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LF03 FXZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,962 mi
Last recorded162,962 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 162,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 162,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2017
Pass 22 Apr 2016

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015
Pass 14 May 2014 414 miles

small lip front discs

Fail 14 May 2014 414 miles

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

small lip front discs

Pass 8 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013

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

Pass 9 May 2012 92,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 87,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 73,037 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 73,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,066 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 FXZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue 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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

LF03 FXZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is LF03 FXZ safe to buy?

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