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HL03 GDK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,501 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,091 miles

Oil leak engine oil, engine area ()

vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,917 miles

fuel cap seal is very slight deteriorated

under tray covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,917 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal is very slight deteriorated

under tray covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal has very slight perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 100,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal has very slight perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs have slight pitting.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres just starting to wear inner edges.

o/s rear differential has slight misting of oil.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs have slight pitting.

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

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

Rear tyres just starting to wear inner edges.

o/s rear differential has slight misting of oil.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,856 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 70,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,444 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 56,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,288 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 22,083 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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HL03 GDK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HL03 GDK, 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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What year was HL03 GDK registered?

HL03 GDK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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