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HV53 GKK

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,873 mi
Last recorded174,873 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 174,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 159,692 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Front wipers smeary

Offside rear upper position lamp not working

Sill kit fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Tyre Edges Slightly Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Sill Kit Fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 142,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn

Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2020 112,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,090 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,451 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,985 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,969 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch seizing.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,507 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 GKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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