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LT03 LWL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,293 mi
Last recorded160,293 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears also covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2018 160,135 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot inspect fully as pipe is not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 136,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 132,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 126,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,835 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes coated in protective gease

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 81,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,914 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 LWL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWL, 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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LT03 LWL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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