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LK03 TJZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,760 mi
Last recorded228,760 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 228,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 222,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 227,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 213,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 209,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 209,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 191,363 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 9 Dec 2011 173,499 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 173,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,447 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 163,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 150,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 150,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 127,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 105,152 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,507 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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LK03 TJZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK03 TJZ, 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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LK03 TJZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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