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AK53 HKF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 118,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,592 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 83,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,047 miles

Front brake pads low.

No acceleration detected on emmisions test.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,895 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 55,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,388 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,388 miles

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

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

Airbag light is on.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear tyres

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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AK53 HKF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK53 HKF, 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 AK53 HKF registered?

AK53 HKF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 HKF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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