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LM03 MPV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 MPV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,063 miles

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and needs replacing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and needs replacing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 59,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,324 miles

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

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

damage offside front spot lamp.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 10 May 2010 51,324 miles

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

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

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

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

damage offside front spot lamp.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2009 44,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,449 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,551 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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LM03 MPV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LM03 MPV, 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 LM03 MPV registered?

LM03 MPV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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