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LM03 XTG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XTG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,539 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 103,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 98,228 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,127 miles

CO level fluctuating.

Front & rear brake discs & pads worn quite heavily.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,220 miles

airbag / engine light on

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn

front tyres have slight cut in outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,202 miles

Centre rear seat belt not found.

Engine management & Airbag warning lights on.

Front brake discs quite heavily lipped, worn.

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,168 miles

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

Centre rear seat belt not found.

Engine management & Airbag warning lights on.

Front brake discs quite heavily lipped, worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,674 miles

Centre rear seat belt not present.

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre outer side wall has a small cut but not through to cords

offside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre outer side wall has a small cut but not through to cords

offside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,599 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 XTG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

LM03 XTG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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