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YJ53 HSD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,478 mi
Last recorded184,478 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HSD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 184,478 miles

park brake only just met standard

Fail 20 Nov 2023 184,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake below standerd

Fail 4 Nov 2023 184,380 miles

Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 178,529 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 175,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 162,119 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 161,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 151,557 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear of fuel tank

offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

plastic under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,711 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,244 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,788 miles

Front suspension lower arm front bushes slightly deteriorated.

PDC warning light indicates a fault.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Front suspension lower arm front bushes slightly deteriorated.

PDC warning light indicates a fault.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,693 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,825 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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YJ53 HSD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJ53 HSD, 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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YJ53 HSD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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