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HJ53 KMU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 KMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,734 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 98,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,634 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Oct 2017 91,634 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,209 miles

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,208 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Parking brake only just meets required efficency

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advice replacement of hanbrake ratchet/mechanism one or two teeth are deffective

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advice replacement of hanbrake ratchet/mechanism one or two teeth are deffective

Pass 1 May 2014 112,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise replacement of handbrake ratchet/mechanism - one or two teeth are deffective

Fail 1 May 2014 112,326 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise replacement of handbrake ratchet/mechanism - one or two teeth are deffective

Pass 9 May 2013 102,227 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 99,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 91,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,082 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,335 miles

o/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,724 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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HJ53 KMU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ53 KMU, 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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HJ53 KMU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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