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MK52 HZR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,861 mi
Last recorded134,861 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 HZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 131,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 131,532 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,778 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 119,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

OSF OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY TWISTED

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

REAR WASHER INOP

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 3MM / INNER EDGE BALD / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 2MM / INNER EDGE BALD / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,442 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,442 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted.

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,639 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,639 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,454 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 102,453 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 87,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 30 May 2013 87,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,367 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,553 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,421 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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MK52 HZR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK52 HZR, 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 MK52 HZR registered?

MK52 HZR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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