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HK52 ZRG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,034 mi
Last recorded148,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 ZRG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 148,034 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 148,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 142,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 142,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bonnet wont open (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 138,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm, ball joint pionting up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 70%worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,590 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean & polish (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean & polish (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak see power steering leak? ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,253 miles

Nearside Front up/down HEADLAMP ADJUSTER is missing!

Fail 7 Nov 2016 129,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front up/down HEADLAMP ADJUSTER is missing!

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,271 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

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

Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lower side lamp inoperative.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lower side lamp inoperative.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,536 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 111,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,158 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,621 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 81,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,206 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 69,977 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,930 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 ZRG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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