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HF53 SVY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,311 mi
Last recorded272,311 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 272,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 168,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSF seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 168,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSF seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 168,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 198,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 186,894 miles

Offside Rear nail

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

slightly smokey

Fail 3 Nov 2015 186,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate no access (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear nail

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

slightly smokey

Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,154 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2013 175,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers mirror dammaged

Fail 8 Oct 2013 175,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers mirror dammaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 170,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 164,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 152,349 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ADVISE REPLACE

Fail 8 Oct 2010 152,349 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ADVISE REPLACE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,234 miles

NOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter on road

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

check rear brakes, binding slightly?

slight play in n/s front lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,205 miles

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

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

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

NOTE brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,370 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads wearing low, replace A.S.A.P.

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Fail 21 Sep 2007 97,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads wearing low, replace A.S.A.P.

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,634 miles

Nearside 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 SVY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

HF53 SVY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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