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N13 LRK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 112,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 112,175 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner light lens cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2024 105,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,377 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,094 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,302 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 69,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55x18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,708 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,119 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nsr osr osf tyres are all cracked and perished on the side walls and tyre tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 28,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,936 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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N13 LRK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N13 LRK, 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 N13 LRK registered?

N13 LRK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is N13 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 LRK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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