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SL03 LUE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front advise polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge, offside worn 3mm, nearside worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2025 106,376 miles

Headlamp images poor . Advise headlamp polish.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp power wash not working.

Fail 17 Apr 2025 106,357 miles

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

Headlamp images poor . Advise headlamp polish.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp power wash not working.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,841 miles

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,306 miles

Front Headlamp images poor. Advise headlamp polish.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,367 miles

general surface corrosion on all suspension components

nearside front fog lamp not working

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2022 103,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end causing smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on all suspension components

nearside front fog lamp not working

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 101,254 miles

Parking brake 17% efficiency, minimum 16%,

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,566 miles

Headlamps poor image, advise headlamp polish.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,090 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 96,726 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Wiper blades poor operation.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower thrust arm bushes worn

front brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,923 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower thrust arm bushes worn

front brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,880 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 69,479 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,361 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 53,002 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 53,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,690 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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SL03 LUE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 SL03 LUE, 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 SL03 LUE registered?

SL03 LUE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is SL03 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 LUE shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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