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HG53 HDV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,747 mi
Last recorded172,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 172,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 153,302 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 143,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear both side break caliper rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 139,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,325 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 139,325 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 135,965 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 113,301 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/r outer driveshaft boot damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,628 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,853 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,185 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,184 miles

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 HDV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG53 HDV, 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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HG53 HDV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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