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LM52 VRL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,965 mi
Last recorded113,965 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under trays fitted obscure some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 113,965 miles

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

under trays fitted obscure some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,369 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly misted just met requirements

Offside headlamp lightly misted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,613 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2014 84,571 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,705 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,885 miles

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

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

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

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

osf door handle sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 47,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,760 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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LM52 VRL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM52 VRL, 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 LM52 VRL registered?

LM52 VRL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LM52 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 VRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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