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HF53 DDU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 159,352 miles

Engine covers fitted Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes ,fuel lines and underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexy pipe across upper suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexy pipe across upper suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 159,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes ,fuel lines and underside

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 149,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 149,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 138,902 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both... (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm inner band and punctured..

Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,090 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,664 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,422 miles

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

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

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

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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HF53 DDU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF53 DDU, 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 HF53 DDU registered?

HF53 DDU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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