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FH53 MMK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,483 mi
Last recorded138,483 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MMK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,483 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,406 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 133,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside registration plate lamp dirty inside

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside track rod end ball joint temporary repair to cover

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2021 129,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door difficult to open from outside

Offside track rod end ball joint temporary repair to cover

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,987 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,988 miles

ns mirror loose

screen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

excessive noise O/S N/S REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,444 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,444 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake performance nearing legal limits

Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake performance nearing legal limits

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,860 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2008 50,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,493 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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FH53 MMK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FH53 MMK, 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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FH53 MMK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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