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LF03 WLU

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,807 mi
Last recorded207,807 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 207,807 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 207,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 174,711 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspensions areas corroded

front suspension lower ball joints have play

play inner steering arms

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Jun 2014 164,711 miles

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Multiple Nails in Offside Rear Tyre

Rear Discs are Slightly Rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2014 164,711 miles

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Multiple Nails in Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Discs are Slightly Rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2011 179,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 161,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 161,566 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 149,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 149,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 135,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 103,400 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)

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 WLU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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