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LS03 ZWV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

213,865 mi
Last recorded213,865 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ZWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 213,865 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 213,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2022 202,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 201,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 201,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 199,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear attached to top suspension arms (are part of brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear possible signs of brake bind (ok at time of test)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and holes in panels above both rear silencers (outwith prescribed areas)

Fail 3 Dec 2020 199,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear behind plastic panels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear attached to top suspension arms (are part of brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear possible signs of brake bind (ok at time of test)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and holes in panels above both rear silencers (outwith prescribed areas)

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 123,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 194,673 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 117,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four tyres. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured and cracked (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pads low

boot lid keeps opening

rear brakes binding

Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened causing fluctuation when brakes pressed (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate letter/figure missing broken (6.3.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured and cracked (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pads low

boot lid keeps opening

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust shield loose ar rear below tank

rear n/s exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,808 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,093 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,615 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,980 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,278 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,278 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,797 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,911 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 ZWV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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