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LT03 LCF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,327 mi
Last recorded118,327 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,535 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 114,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 113,128 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,160 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,160 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out. (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 110,524 miles

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

hand brake effort 16% minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

hand brake effort just 16%.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,090 miles

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

Rear subframe bushes badly disintergrated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45 19 107v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear subframe bushes badly disintergrated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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 your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray cover fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2011 45,722 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,975 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,418 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 LCF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

LT03 LCF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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