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LG03 WNL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,880 mi
Last recorded172,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 WNL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 172,880 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 169,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 165,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 157,483 miles

all tyres worn

engine smoke high

exhaust heatshields loose

handbrake high

rear brake discs worn and corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 4 May 2017 139,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 May 2017 139,209 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 126,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,793 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

derv smell under bonnet

o/s/f tyre worn edges

under car damp fluid

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,400 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 62,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,409 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WNL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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