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LS03 PBU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,897 mi
Last recorded189,897 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 189,897 miles

both rear subframe bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2015 189,896 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush an offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 178,792 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 178,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel Cap sealing washer is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear differential housing is covered in oil.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner driveshaft gaiters have a covering of oil.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension control arm bushes perished.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,032 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,510 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,510 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL & WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,067 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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LS03 PBU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS03 PBU, 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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LS03 PBU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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