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LX03 YOL

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,050 mi
Last recorded140,050 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YOL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 140,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,222 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,234 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES & PERRISHING

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,157 miles

O/SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 57,483 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 49,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,979 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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LX03 YOL 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 68.2%.

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 LX03 YOL, 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 LX03 YOL registered?

LX03 YOL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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