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LV03 ACZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,409 mi
Last recorded164,409 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 ACZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,409 miles

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

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

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

smell of fuel unable to locate source possibly tank breather

Fail 22 Feb 2023 164,409 miles

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

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

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

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

smell of fuel unable to locate source possibly tank breather

Pass 15 Feb 2022 154,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 154,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking both sides of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 147,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 147,831 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,696 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 pin/bush forward arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

O/S upper tail lamp not working

both front tyre walls cracked

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror unit broken.

n/s rear lower sidelamp not working.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,600 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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LV03 ACZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV03 ACZ, 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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LV03 ACZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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