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LT03 LXZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

207,878 mi
Last recorded207,878 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 207,878 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 207,878 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 204,658 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 204,323 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 198,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 193,068 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2020 193,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018
Fail 6 Apr 2018

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 168,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 155,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 155,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 140,048 miles

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 140,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,559 miles

all brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 128,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,767 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,747 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,279 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,273 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 87,391 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 83,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,821 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 LXZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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