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LT03 VFX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,737 mi
Last recorded165,737 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S & N/S (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 157,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2018 152,481 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2017 150,170 miles

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

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

handbrake slight lateral movement

nearside offside headlamp lens slight deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 150,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside offside headlamp lens slight deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,928 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear nail present

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 137,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,160 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,160 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 127,485 miles

Nearside 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 122,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 118,860 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 118,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,847 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel minor brake binding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 113,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 103,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover fitte.

full engine tray fitted.

slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,631 miles

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

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

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 VFX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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