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LL03 VHA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 VHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,001 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 139,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 133,292 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2018

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens milky (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside headlamp lens slightly milky

Pass 3 May 2017 126,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight damage to offside door mirror

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,824 miles

Parking brake poor

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 105,791 miles

headlamp lens misty starting to effect beam pattern

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge and starting to wear low on tread

Fail 2 May 2014 105,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

headlamp lens misty starting to effect beam pattern

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge and starting to wear low on tread

Pass 3 May 2013 86,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,028 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside 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)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,192 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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LL03 VHA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LL03 VHA, 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 LL03 VHA registered?

LL03 VHA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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