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LJ03 UUE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,285 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,714 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,970 miles

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

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

tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,423 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,138 miles

Signs of previous leak to O\S\F outer CV gaitor

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 63,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer wall signs of seperation

Pass 20 May 2008 55,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 47,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,993 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 UUE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUE, 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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What year was LJ03 UUE registered?

LJ03 UUE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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