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HK52 XAH

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,567 mi
Last recorded195,567 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 195,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2022 195,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached clamp had bolt missing, replaced at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017

Front Tryes wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017

Front Tryes wearing on outer edges

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,372 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 149,720 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,318 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 136,727 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 136,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 101,880 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 101,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,451 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 15 Jan 2008 7,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,535 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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HK52 XAH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HK52 XAH, 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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HK52 XAH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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