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LO03 DLV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 119,327 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 118,745 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 118,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 117,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 117,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak present but no drip

Pass 17 May 2021 115,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake slight poor operation

Rear registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,584 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak present

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak present

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,217 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Bumper edge insecure but unlikely to be detached

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Bumper edge insecure but unlikely to be detached

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 21 May 2018 101,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 101,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 96,555 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Fail 10 May 2017 96,555 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 89,069 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 May 2015 82,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 34,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 27,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,708 miles

both rear tyers slight worn on inner edge.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

washer jetnot providing enough lequid due to pipe disconnected,(sorted).

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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LO03 DLV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LO03 DLV, 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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LO03 DLV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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