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LG03 SDU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,996 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal prerishing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal prerishing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,783 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,754 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer 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.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,845 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 SDU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

LG03 SDU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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