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LT03 BUF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,755 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 154,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 146,176 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Aug 2018 141,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,498 miles

Both front tyres are low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake hose/ pipes are corroded

Rear brake hose/ pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2017 139,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres are low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake hose/ pipes are corroded

Rear brake hose/ pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,091 miles

Both rear brake pipe/hoses are corroded

Both rear top arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Small stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Both rear brake pipe/hoses are corroded

Both rear top arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f Lower arm bush has slight play

Small stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv boots are perished

both rear brake pipe/hoses are corroded

both rear upper arms have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Oct 2012 108,167 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,350 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,000 miles

Emissions ok, but printer faulty!!!

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,734 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,490 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 BUF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT03 BUF, 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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LT03 BUF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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