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LF03 JFY

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 114,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,387 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly poor efficiency (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,523 miles

both front headlamp images just acceptable

rear discs deteriorating*

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

both front headlamp images just acceptable

rear discs deteriorating*

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,319 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge!!!

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,349 miles

Front discs lipped

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear discs lipped

Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,349 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs lipped

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,016 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,107 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,374 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,355 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 JFY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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