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HG52 AKO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,176 mi
Last recorded148,176 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 142,062 miles

Extensive under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Extensive engine covers fitted obscuring some engine-bay components

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 137,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear suspension lower trunnion showing signs of wear

centre rear seat belt sticking

front tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 26 May 2015 130,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 123,683 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 123,683 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 120,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 120,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 110,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 107,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside lower position light not working

Fail 5 May 2011 107,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside lower position light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010
Fail 26 May 2010

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 66,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 28,412 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION AND THE N/S HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,412 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION AND THE N/S HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,564 miles

A power steering hose that is joined to the cooler moves in and out on its connection when the steering wheel is rocked backwards and forwards.

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HG52 AKO 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 HG52 AKO, 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 HG52 AKO registered?

HG52 AKO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is HG52 AKO safe to buy?

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