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LK03 UXZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak, not excessive.

Fail 24 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak, not excessive.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,712 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,555 miles

parking brake close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,910 miles

Front windows appear excessively tinted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front windows appear excessively tinted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,518 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,285 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 63,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid warning light illuminated fluid low due to brake pads being warn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,319 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 49,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 40,978 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has several cuts

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a cut

Pass 19 May 2006 31,479 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 UXZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXZ, 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 LK03 UXZ registered?

LK03 UXZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 UXZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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