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HX53 CZA

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 CZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt broken on drive shaft end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 112,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,033 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,033 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,010 miles

Drivers seat belt, slow to retract.

Front No. plate, de-laminating

Horn - weak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 91,937 miles

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

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

Drivers seat belt, slow to retract.

Front No. plate, de-laminating

Horn - weak

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

off-side rear tyre - worn/scrubbed - inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,939 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW IN CENTRE TREAD

Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,062 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,664 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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HX53 CZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX53 CZA, 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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HX53 CZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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