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LY03 VFC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 VFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 119,551 miles

Front head light lenses fogged up

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018
Fail 2 Aug 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,231 miles

advise brake fluid level between max and min

advise slight play in n/s and o/s lower ball joints front

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,913 miles

advise play in o/s front lower rear ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,215 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,638 miles

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

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

Advise,stone chip windscreen,chipping n\s\f tyre,light corrosion rear brake discs.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,599 miles

Advise,o\s\r tyre balding on inner edge,

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,211 miles

Advise,rear number plate deteriating, rear axle leaking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle leaking

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,328 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 VFC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

LY03 VFC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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