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HG53 NHD

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,194 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,207 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,191 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s front tyre has small cut in side wall but not through to the cords

N/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has small cut in side wall but not through to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,524 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 NHD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

HG53 NHD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 NHD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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