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LG03 AFK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,004 miles

Unable to fully inspect centre brake pipes as under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect centre brake pipes as under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,767 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 126,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,374 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,710 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 115,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 110,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 110,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,268 miles

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

parking brake still low and only just met limit.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 88,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,175 miles

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

all brake pads worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,430 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 75,320 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

frunt pads worn 4mm

hand brake ratchet badly worn holds on last knotche

screen damaged in zone b

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,730 miles

parking brake only just meets limits

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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LG03 AFK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LG03 AFK, 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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LG03 AFK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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