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LT03 RHK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 RHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 145,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,513 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 131,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 128,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,044 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 Mar 2015 122,044 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 63,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,685 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,053 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 RHK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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