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HF53 RZO

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,468 mi
Last recorded218,468 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RZO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 218,468 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 218,468 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 215,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 208,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 208,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 202,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 187,773 miles

Front outer cv boots deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 187,773 miles

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

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

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

Front outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 179,708 miles

parking brake performance 16%

Fail 15 Aug 2015 179,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake performance 16%

Fail 1 Aug 2015 179,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 171,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 159,301 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 159,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 141,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,069 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 113,507 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 113,507 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,926 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 101,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,815 miles

front discs and pads worn

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 RZO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey 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 RZO, 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 RZO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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