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HV53 UCX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,738 mi
Last recorded131,738 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 131,738 miles

headlights deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 126,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 126,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2017 120,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 116,272 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 May 2016 116,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 May 2015
Pass 30 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear lower sidelamp inop

Fail 30 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear lower sidelamp inop

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre has splits in inner side wall

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,357 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,048 miles

Nearside and offside wing mirrors slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 19 Oct 2009 52,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,814 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 45,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,627 miles

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

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 UCX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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