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LJ03 NLP

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,575 mi
Last recorded188,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 188,575 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 188,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 170,804 miles

Engine cover / Under-trays / sill trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 161,057 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 161,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower side lamp dim

Pass 27 Jul 2021 152,939 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

rear tyres are very low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,577 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to split

Fail 1 Aug 2013 114,577 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,901 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,807 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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LJ03 NLP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ03 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 NLP registered?

LJ03 NLP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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