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HV53 GHK

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

186,968 mi
Last recorded186,968 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 186,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 186,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge down to the chord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022
Fail 7 Nov 2022 180,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre bald

Pass 16 Dec 2021 175,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 175,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 172,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 162,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 157,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 151,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 143,395 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 143,381 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 143,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aftermarket HID bulbs fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 136,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,308 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 119,190 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a worn edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,680 miles

front discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 100,680 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 GHK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GHK, 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 HV53 GHK registered?

HV53 GHK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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