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YG53 HBB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HBB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 156,232 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 143,648 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 143,572 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 Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,892 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 130,889 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear both exhaust hangers damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2022 114,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in plastic shield

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 101,446 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 101,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2018 95,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,478 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,997 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,069 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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YG53 HBB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG53 HBB, 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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YG53 HBB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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