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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))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()
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))
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))
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))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
nearside rear tyre bald inner edge
rear brake pads slightly low
rear regestration plate discolouring slightly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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