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LG03 SGY

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,115 mi
Last recorded125,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,115 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ outer edge

Off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Over sills fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,070 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Off side and near side (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front worn to excess @ outer edge, casing exposed (4.1.E.1)

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ outer edge

Off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,747 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges and close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing at edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 116,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges and close to legal limit.

Knock in steering rack.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing at edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,680 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre scuffed at outer sidewall.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre scuffed at outer sidewall.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,402 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,402 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2mm TREAD DEPTH

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,038 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,371 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lower tail lamp not illuminating

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

all tyres outer walls perishing and cracking

nearside rear lower tail lamp not illuminating

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,664 miles

Damage to outer walls on O/s/f,O/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,056 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 SGY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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