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LG03 TCJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 135,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsr & osr (tyres inner tread area)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,250 miles

Both front discs worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front discs worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,962 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,872 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Apr 2010 73,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,432 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,721 miles

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

hand brake efficiency low

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 TCJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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