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MC53 HYA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,064 miles

advise brake pipes have been greased difficult to inspect

Fail 27 Mar 2017 156,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake pipes have been greased difficult to inspect

Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 139 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 127,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,601 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,528 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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MC53 HYA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MC53 HYA, 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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What year was MC53 HYA registered?

MC53 HYA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is MC53 HYA safe to buy?

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