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HV53 NSN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NSN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,027 miles

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

windscreen cracked badly

Fail 12 Oct 2021 146,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By nearside rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By offside rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Close to excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower corner damaged, close to excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 138,097 miles

front and rear rigid brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,863 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,976 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,435 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside and front offside tyres wearing outside edge and on wear bars in centre of tread

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 NSN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV53 NSN registered?

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

Is HV53 NSN safe to buy?

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