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LT03 FMA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,013 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,986 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,364 miles

steering wheel slightly rap rough lock to lock

Fail 11 Feb 2020 101,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering wheel slightly rap rough lock to lock

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

mirrors poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,203 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 90,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,545 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre Perishing (8 years old)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 68,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside wing mirror insecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,031 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat at time of test.

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all side and rear glass tinted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,879 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,229 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 FMA 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 76%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

LT03 FMA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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