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LT03 VTC

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,751 mi
Last recorded127,751 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VTC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,751 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 127,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,357 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,356 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,301 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracked

tyre monitoring inactive script on dash

Pass 30 May 2013 75,478 miles

offside door mirror loose

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,442 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,156 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine tray fitted.

nearside door mirror backing missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,764 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 VTC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc 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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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