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SR03 LLG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 LLG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 153,570 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,570 miles

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement to low (2.4.D.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,221 miles

all brake pipes coated

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 134,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 102,435 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 102,434 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,312 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,011 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)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,011 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,428 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r side light inop

Fail 22 Aug 2009 73,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r side light inop

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 55,298 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,298 miles

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

Fail 7 Jun 2007 55,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,313 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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SR03 LLG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SR03 LLG, 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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SR03 LLG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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