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EK53 HRN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HRN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,167 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 146,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 138,521 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated.. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps lens deteriorated.. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,679 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 126,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,156 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 112,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,504 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 40,346 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,384 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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EK53 HRN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EK53 HRN, 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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EK53 HRN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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