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LG03 SNV

2003 BMW X5

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot insecure, but prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diff slight oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2021

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall.close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bay covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff slight leake

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,945 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,938 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016
Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,345 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 73,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 66,984 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,984 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,095 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,838 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,743 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 SNV is a 2003 BMW X5 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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