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LT03 LBJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,171 mi
Last recorded60,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 60,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 58,100 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 58,086 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Vehicle Needing Decelerometer Test And N/S/R Tyre Illegal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,132 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,912 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,959 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 34,871 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge + Cracking Around Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge + Cracking Around Tread

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,769 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,105 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 12,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,212 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 LBJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

LT03 LBJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 LBJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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