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HX53 EFW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

228,341 mi
Last recorded228,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EFW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 228,341 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 210,862 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 196,263 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines crushed slightly

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low, nearside rear at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rubber mount missing on tail pipe

Undertray wiring exposed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 191,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 187,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front tyre worn/wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2022 187,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front tyre worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 176,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 9 May 2019 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2019 176,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 174,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately anti roll bar device (2.4.A.2)

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)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2017 164,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2017 164,733 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 146,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 129,618 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 129,614 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 118,602 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 93,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,344 miles

offside front tyre inner edge void,bothside rear tyres worn close to limit,nearside rear has screw in shouder area.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,174 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 46,244 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HX53 EFW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 EFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX53 EFW registered?

HX53 EFW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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