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SV53 HHB

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 182,421 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2023 177,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 174,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 183,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 164,850 miles

Both rear tyres ? Wearing on inner edges

Slight leak on rear differential

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 159,536 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Fail 23 Oct 2019 159,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,763 miles

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Under trays fitted ? Obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,650 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight corrosion showing on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2016 130,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and frontside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

propshaft centre bearing starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,981 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,831 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 89,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deflated

Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,959 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deflated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,814 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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SV53 HHB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SV53 HHB, 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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SV53 HHB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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