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P99 LEX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,152 mi
Last recorded150,152 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 LEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 150,152 miles

rear corroded non structural

Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear corroded non structural

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 139,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre been run flat

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges 275/40/20

Fail 20 Jan 2015 129,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges 275/40/20

n/s/f & n/s/r brakes sticky

Pass 17 Dec 2013 118,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,823 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,760 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 40,316 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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P99 LEX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P99 LEX, 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 P99 LEX registered?

P99 LEX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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