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LS03 PXL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,180 mi
Last recorded185,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 185,180 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 185,161 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 178,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 169,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency

Pass 17 Jun 2021 162,008 miles

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 16 Jun 2021 162,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 25 Jun 2020 156,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 156,709 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 144,558 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 144,552 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 127,426 miles

both brake pipes front to rear at rear starting to corrode

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 18 May 2018 127,135 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both brake pipes front to rear at rear starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 31 May 2017 108,558 miles

both brake pipes front to rear to rear fexis starting to corrode

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency(16%)

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 22 May 2017 108,512 miles

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

both brake pipes front to rear to rear fexis starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,283 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 90,527 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 73,758 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,428 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009

o/s/r flex hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,637 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,703 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 PXL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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