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HF53 GYB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,168 mi
Last recorded174,168 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 174,168 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 168,843 miles

child seats fitted

head lamp lens cloudy

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 168,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

head lamp lens cloudy

o/s/r side lamp top bulb inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 164,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front side lights dim

Pass 14 Feb 2014 156,374 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 156,374 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit worn on edges and perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 142,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm (front) soft and minor perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 142,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm (front) soft and minor perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 107,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,428 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,069 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

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 GYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

HF53 GYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HF53 GYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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