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WP03 LXY

2003 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,444 mi
Last recorded218,444 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 LXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 218,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak &Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 125,138 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bolts onto hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Long arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Long arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,778 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,524 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 75,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 65,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake border line pass

Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake border line pass

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,489 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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WP03 LXY is a 2003 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP03 LXY, 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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WP03 LXY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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