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LT03 LWJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,180 mi
Last recorded125,180 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,180 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,051 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 106,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 100,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 94,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 89,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,342 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 LWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

LT03 LWJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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