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LT03 RHU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,362 mi
Last recorded107,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 RHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,362 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres incorrect size for vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 100,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished badly

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

Offside Front Tyre perished badly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,899 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front self leveller worn

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

play steering inner

Fail 24 May 2016 73,899 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front self leveller worn

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

play steering inner

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,889 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

passemger wiper deteriating

Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 61,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,698 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 43,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,955 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,620 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 RHU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black 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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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