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LY03 LPX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 LPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 114,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,305 miles

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

service light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,576 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

decelorometer brake test - passed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,377 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 68,374 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,378 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,743 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,743 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2007 44,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 44,717 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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LY03 LPX 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 LY03 LPX, 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 LY03 LPX registered?

LY03 LPX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is LY03 LPX safe to buy?

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