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HK03 DHD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,618 mi
Last recorded143,618 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 143,618 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 143,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge has uneven wear

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cover aged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cover aged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge has uneven wear

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020
Pass 16 May 2019 91,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018
Fail 27 Apr 2018

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,634 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,631 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear discs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,305 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 71,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,694 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner tread/edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,527 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minimum brake effort from nearside and offside rear parking brakes on RBT

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,845 miles

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

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

reduced brake effort from nearside and offside rear parking brakes on RBT

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,088 miles

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Wipers.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 40,088 miles

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

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Wipers.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,996 miles

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)

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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HK03 DHD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HK03 DHD, 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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HK03 DHD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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