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LY03 XRF

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,262 mi
Last recorded142,262 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XRF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,276 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 133,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Head lamp load alignment switch broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear and forward to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front vehicle ride height sensor linkage is held together with cable ties

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,798 miles

drivers door handle is loose

front number plate is in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,520 miles

brake test carried out by tapley meter

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 90,587 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,250 miles

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

nearside mirror loose and mirror glass deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,250 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside mirror loose and mirror glass deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,617 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,605 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,832 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,812 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,561 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 XRF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

LY03 XRF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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