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LM03 UML

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,828 mi
Last recorded66,828 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UML
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 66,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothside ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,228 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 63,434 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,195 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 58,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 53,692 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2012 52,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,099 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,032 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,437 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 33,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,202 miles

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

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 UML is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

LM03 UML is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is LM03 UML safe to buy?

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