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X5 LBJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,851 mi
Last recorded137,851 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,851 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 134,770 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 129,748 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 126,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both head lamps . Possible polish may rectify image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Have tried a bulb but fault is in the lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,345 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm. Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm. Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,619 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 120,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,485 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 109,463 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,512 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,074 miles

Front Torque/reaction 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Torque/reaction 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,705 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,687 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,682 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,306 miles

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads slightly low

rear regestration plate discolouring slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,683 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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X5 LBJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X5 LBJ, 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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X5 LBJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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