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HK52 ZSD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,074 mi
Last recorded165,074 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 ZSD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight knocking from lower steering column area

Fail 21 Oct 2019 165,073 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle front door cannot be open from outside handle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight knocking from lower steering column area

Pass 29 Sep 2018 159,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bend arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bend arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 145,524 miles

All 4 tires worn on inner edges

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 145,433 miles

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

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

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

All 4 tires worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,285 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 142,268 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 133,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 133,593 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 125,108 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)

Fail 10 May 2013 125,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 33,159 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 ZSD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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