MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/f brake binding
n/s/r wheel bearing rough
slight play in n/s/f link pin
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot in poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion rear end
n/s/f anti roll bar top boot in poor condition
o/s number plate light dim
corrosion front brake pipes
front tyres high level tread bald on edges
n/s/f roll bar link boot in poor condition
nail in n/s/r tyre and high level tread bald
rear suspension rusty
splits in o/s/f tyre
tyre walls perishing
boot on n/s/f roll bar link joint in poor condition
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake pipes rusty
o/s/f and rear tyres perishing
oil leak
surface rust on rear suspension
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on o/s/f suspension (1.7.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended bulb fault detected (1.9.4)
boot on n/s/f roll bar link joint in poor condition
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake pipes rusty
o/s/f and rear tyres perishing
oil leak
surface rust on rear suspension
corrosion front brake pipes to hoses
exhaust heat shield insecure
levelling device on o/s/f suspension arm insecuere
o/s/f tyre wall perished and minor splits
slight perishing to tyre walls
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion front brake pipes to hoses
exhaust heat shield insecure
levelling device on o/s/f suspension arm insecuere
o/s/f tyre wall perished and minor splits
slight perishing to tyre walls
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pipes rusty
front to n/s/r brake pipe is very rusty , unable to see most of it due to under trays
handbrake readings poor
load sensor is insecure on the o/s/f lower arm and the bolt is loose on the pivot arm
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pipes rusty
front to n/s/r brake pipe is very rusty , unable to see most of it due to under trays
handbrake readings poor
load sensor is insecure on the o/s/f lower arm and the bolt is loose on the pivot arm
both front brake pipes rusty
front to n/s/r brake pipe is very rusty and covered by trim , recommend replace pipe
load sensor / headlight adjuster on the o/s/f lower arm is hanging off
long travel on the hand brake
o/s/r subframe bush is full of sealer
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front brake pipes rusty
engine missfire
front to n/s/r brake pipe is very rusty and covered by trim , recommend replace pipe
load sensor / headlight adjuster on the o/s/f lower arm is hanging off
long travel on the hand brake
o/s/r subframe bush is full of sealer
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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NL03 LHU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 NL03 LHU, 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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NL03 LHU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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