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HD53 DKU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,698 mi
Last recorded175,698 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 DKU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 175,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rera axel slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 175,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rera axel slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 165,606 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 165,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air suspension fault on dash in text

Brake pad warning on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 153,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 145,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 128,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main might need changed but cant see due to plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 127,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & also split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & split (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main might need changed but cant see due to plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have sizeable cracks in treads but not exposing cord

handbrake just on minimum requirement

Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,377 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,109 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,668 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HD53 DKU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD53 DKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD53 DKU registered?

HD53 DKU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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