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LT03 MYB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 MYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 176,999 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 154,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 153,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 136,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,300 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,283 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 104,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 91,375 miles

Advise,n\s\f tyre tread low,play front suspension bushes.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,375 miles

Advise,n\s\f tyre tread low,play front suspension bushes.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,132 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 69,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,373 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 45,755 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake lining warning lamp came on during brake test. all pads seem ok.

total park brake effort getting low.

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 MYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

LT03 MYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LT03 MYB safe to buy?

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