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HV53 RUA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 122,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both number plate lamps showing blue light

Headlamp adjuster on offside front suspension broken

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019
Pass 30 Dec 2017 118,602 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 118,580 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2017 114,664 miles

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

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread very slight (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 102,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads look low on nsr

Pass 19 Jan 2013 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,697 miles

tyre pressure control inoperative

Fail 14 Jan 2012 93,697 miles

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

tyre pressure control inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,469 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jan 2011 85,469 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,629 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

N/S/F inner c.v boot clip loose

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,937 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,461 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,363 miles

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

Full under engine sheild fitted

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 RUA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HV53 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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