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OW03 LWH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,301 mi
Last recorded171,301 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 171,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 163,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 157,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 156,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 148,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 137,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 137,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,596 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 127,594 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 67,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,479 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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OW03 LWH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW03 LWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 LWH registered?

OW03 LWH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is OW03 LWH safe to buy?

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