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LG03 MWX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 MWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 148,921 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to do brake test brake flued leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (change as soon as possible ) (4.1.E.1)

hand brake efficiency only just passed

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2017

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (change as soon as possible ) (4.1.E.1)

hand brake efficiency only just passed

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 140,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 131,712 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

internal knock from steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

internal knock from steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 101,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 101,293 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,612 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 91,607 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Apr 2008

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

off side rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,994 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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LG03 MWX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG03 MWX, 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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What year was LG03 MWX registered?

LG03 MWX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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