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X5 LTB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,523 mi
Last recorded109,523 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Inside of all brake discs corroded

Neaside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Inside of all brake discs corroded

Neaside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,109 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting loose

Inside of front brake discs corroded

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 14 Jan 2011 109,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting loose

Inside of front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 108,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,700 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 107,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,973 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 LTB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LTB, 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 X5 LTB registered?

X5 LTB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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