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LT03 AHE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,918 mi
Last recorded167,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 AHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 167,918 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 150,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015
Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 124,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,220 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 101,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and surface cut

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and surface cut

Pass 22 Mar 2010 98,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,400 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 64,246 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 54,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsr door not opening from the outside

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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LT03 AHE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LT03 AHE, 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

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What year was LT03 AHE registered?

LT03 AHE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is LT03 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 AHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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