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LR03 GZJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 GZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 142,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 129,200 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,387 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,387 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,855 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

cannot check brake pipes properly plastic under tray all along

o/s/r tyre outer surface cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,959 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,436 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,436 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,410 miles

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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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LR03 GZJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR03 GZJ, 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 LR03 GZJ registered?

LR03 GZJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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