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HV53 GDJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,001 mi
Last recorded183,001 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 183,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 183,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 177,186 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 177,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 169,517 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 169,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 163,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 159,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 150,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 136,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

slight seepage power steering hoses.

stone chips front windscreen.

underside dirty.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 136,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

slight seepage power steering hoses.

stone chips front windscreen.

underside dirty.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,389 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,782 miles

refer to vt32 640904660069

Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,450 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres only just legal. michelin 255/50/19v

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

requires alignment 4

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,375 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,512 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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HV53 GDJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV53 GDJ, 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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HV53 GDJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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