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HG53 YYU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 77,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,861 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,861 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,228 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,226 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,573 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 1.6 mm at inside edge 25% of tyre width (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres wearing low

permissible wear offside front steering

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres wearing low

permissible wear offside front steering

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management lamp on

n/s rear child seat fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

n/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 62,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,590 miles

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

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

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 YYU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

HG53 YYU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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