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LF03 WGE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

176,933 mi
Last recorded176,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 WGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 176,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 176,694 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 176,380 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 176,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 173,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 164,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 157,469 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing & worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 157,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing & worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 152,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 152,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 143,239 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 138,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,031 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,550 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,508 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,428 miles

chips in screen

front and rear number plates missing

n/s and o/s rear tyres just on min limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,941 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,258 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 33,525 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 33,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WGE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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