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HF53 DXM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,531 miles

Both rear tyres are worn badly on the inner edges

Dashboard tell tale lights are very dim

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light dim

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

Offside Rear Upper side light dim

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake is dragging slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 132,140 miles

headlight beam image poor

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,108 miles

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

nearside and offside beam image poor

Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged getting stuck and rubbing on shock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside beam image poor

Pass 5 Jul 2018 124,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 119,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake pipe corroded between rubber parts of flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake pipe corroded between rubber parts of flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,239 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,918 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 91,096 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 91,096 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 83,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 75,997 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 75,997 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2010 67,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,629 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 59,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 59,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 49,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,650 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,441 miles

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

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

Not able test near side rear outer seat belt because off child seat fitted

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

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

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 DXM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF53 DXM, 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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HF53 DXM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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