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HN53 GZD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,694 mi
Last recorded116,694 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GZD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2555019107w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn side wall and edge of tread . suspect due to running with low tyre pressure 285/45R19107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt note the cv grease has covered the suspension/ hub areas (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2555019107w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn side wall and edge of tread . suspect due to running with low tyre pressure 285/45R19107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension all subframe bushes have movement due to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer brake hose joins to corroded pipe and inner brake hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose joined both ends of the corroded pipe that secures on suspension arm . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 255/50R19 107w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,783 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 255/50R19 107w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in sweep zone passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray cover In oil suspect engine unable to locate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 107,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible polish (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Suspect intercooler hose possible split (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in sweep zone passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray cover In oil suspect engine unable to locate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,677 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 102,677 miles

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

All direction indicators incorrect colour Replaced all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,900 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre very thin on inner edge and has a cut to tread

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre very thin on inner edge and has a cut to tread

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,522 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,405 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,056 miles

handbrake effort on limit

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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HN53 GZD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HN53 GZD, 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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HN53 GZD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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