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SV53 HNM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HNM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021
Fail 27 Sep 2021

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,527 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm at inboard location to body: bush worn with excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm at inboard location to body: bush worn with excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018
Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,110 miles

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

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

handbrake only just met legal requirement

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2017 109,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

handbrake only just met legal requirement

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,355 miles

park brake requirements only just met

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,693 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,752 miles

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

o\s\r brake back plate corroded and catching brake disc

rear brake discs scorroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o\s\r brake back plate corroded and catching brake disc

rear brake discs scorroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 71,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,113 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,223 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 HNM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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