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LT03 VDM

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VDM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026
Pass 2 Sep 2025

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024

Offside Rear Lense has slight crack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lense has slight crack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lenses has slight crack

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022

Offside Rear Lamp lenses slightly cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,275 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,631 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 VDM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

LT03 VDM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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