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LS03 ZXL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,502 mi
Last recorded142,502 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ZXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 134,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,727 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 113,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,735 miles

BRAKE FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,385 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 74,819 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has heavy wear to the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

front brake discs are corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,200 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,598 miles

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 9 Aug 2007 31,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,191 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 ZXL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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