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LS03 YOT

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,987 mi
Last recorded157,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YOT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 157,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 151,954 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of tyres. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear of subframe near mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining, worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 144,136 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to rear mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 137,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to rear mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 127,231 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,036 miles

Oil leak engine and rear differential ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 88,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 81,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 81,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 81,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 78,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

Under body and pipe covers fitted.

spare tyre fitted

Fail 13 May 2011 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

Under body and pipe covers fitted.

Pass 12 May 2010 75,912 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks ocurring

registration plates fitted over other plates

Pass 14 May 2009 73,624 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,624 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 70,115 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 70,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 66,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,235 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 YOT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LS03 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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