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LM03 XVR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of front to rears/rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,825 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2016 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 11 May 2015 93,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 93,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,requires attension.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres getting low inner edges

both front sidelights dim

n/s wing mirror loose

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres getting low inner edges

both front sidelights dim

n/s wing mirror loose

nail in o/s/f inner shoulder of tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,999 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,267 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,234 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 XVR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc 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 LM03 XVR, 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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LM03 XVR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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