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LNZ 8546

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,051 mi
Last recorded252,051 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 8546
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 252,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 240,852 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2025 240,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 226,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 314,214 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 214,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,599 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021
Pass 15 Sep 2019
Fail 1 Sep 2019 125,722 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019
Fail 14 Dec 2018 124,794 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,123 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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LNZ 8546 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNZ 8546, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNZ 8546 registered?

LNZ 8546 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is LNZ 8546 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 8546 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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