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NL03 LHU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 168,583 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 165,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,889 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 162,889 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 160,403 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 160,402 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 156,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 154,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 150,749 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 146,599 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 142,122 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 142,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 139,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 139,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 133,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,549 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 125,527 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,339 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,068 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 107,068 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007
Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,511 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 67,779 miles

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)

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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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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