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LF03 WEU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,533 mi
Last recorded205,533 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 WEU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 205,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 204,581 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 204,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 196,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 194,485 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 194,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 190,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 190,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 180,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 180,404 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 173,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 145,674 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,987 miles

heat shield insecure-nearside front underside

Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,167 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,166 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,283 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,283 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Jun 2009 74,256 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,991 miles

both front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,870 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 WEU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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