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LG03 PCZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 PCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,216 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 131,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 112,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 112,115 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc worn and edges corroded

fuel cap o-ring perish

Pass 24 May 2013 101,122 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,607 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,607 miles

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,794 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 PCZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG03 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

LG03 PCZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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