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HT53 LZN

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 LZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,213 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,333 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 102,333 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,352 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,075 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,616 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,601 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 59,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,295 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,511 miles

n/s/r tyre low 2mm and very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre low 2mm and very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,044 miles

both rear tyres approaching limit (3.0mm) and n/s/r tyre bald inner edge SIZE 28545R19V

running boards / sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, n/s/f passenger belt fraying slightly and slow to return

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s headlamp switched to continental driving

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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HT53 LZN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HT53 LZN, 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 HT53 LZN registered?

HT53 LZN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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