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MA53 HHD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 143,628 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 143,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 141,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT, Needs renewing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play PLAY IN TRACK ROD END, Needs renewing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 123,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018
Pass 12 Jun 2017
Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,333 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Fail 17 Jun 2016 10,333 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,791 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Fail 18 Jun 2014

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 89,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 May 2012 9,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s parking brake lower reading

Pass 29 May 2010 81,931 miles

o/s/f cv gater weeping grease

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,284 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,733 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,064 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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MA53 HHD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA53 HHD, 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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MA53 HHD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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