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HG53 BXY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 116,237 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 92,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 87,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,040 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,994 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,994 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,970 miles

n/s frt abs sensor loose

n/s frt tyre nearing limits

n/s rear tyre cut and on limits

o/s frt tyre on limits

Fail 14 Dec 2007 47,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s frt abs sensor loose

n/s frt tyre nearing limits

n/s rear tyre cut and on limits

o/s frt tyre on limits

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,152 miles

ADVISE BRAKE DASH WARNING LIGHT ON NO FAULT APARENT

Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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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HG53 BXY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HG53 BXY, 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 HG53 BXY registered?

HG53 BXY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is HG53 BXY safe to buy?

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