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LT03 BXD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 47,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,564 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 44,821 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,383 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 43,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,356 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,629 miles

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear indicator discoloured

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,833 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 35,526 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2016 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole with visible cord near inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perishing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 35,087 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,146 miles

Nearside 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 1 May 2013 33,056 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,435 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 Mar 2010 29,844 miles

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

both rear tyre's 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,628 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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LT03 BXD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BXD, 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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What year was LT03 BXD registered?

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

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