CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS52 WLJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,011 mi
Last recorded139,011 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 WLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (all four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (all four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 137,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (all four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,204 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021

Battery light on at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc rusty

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,788 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2019 128,534 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2018 128,489 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,867 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,867 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,056 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,948 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,807 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS52 WLJ 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 79.2%.

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 LS52 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS52 WLJ?

You can check the full history of LS52 WLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS52 WLJ registered?

LS52 WLJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is LS52 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 WLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS52 WLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS52 WLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.