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DK53 HRL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 161,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 161,813 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement detected at hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement detected at hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front undertray areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor beam image on headlamps

Fail 24 May 2021 161,801 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement detected at hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement detected at hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front undertray areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tested wet

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,176 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

play in n/s inner track rod

Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,183 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,183 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,488 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,841 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,841 miles

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

chip in screen.

rear pads low 3mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,094 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE BALD.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,011 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,369 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,503 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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DK53 HRL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK53 HRL, 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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DK53 HRL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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