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WK03 LFH

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 LFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,465 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022
Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,874 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,862 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,909 miles

Both front lower arms inner front bushes cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 lower arms inner front bushes cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,105 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

Rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,105 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,946 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,261 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,502 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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WK03 LFH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WK03 LFH, 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 WK03 LFH registered?

WK03 LFH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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