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HN53 UMK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UMK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 120,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 116,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,500 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,966 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,067 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size alloy wheel and tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,886 miles

Both front cv gators splitting

Offside front lower arm ball joint slight play

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014
Fail 13 Nov 2014

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013
Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 81,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,967 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,747 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,747 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,211 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,829 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,829 miles

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

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

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 UMK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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