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AM53 HBC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,093 mi
Last recorded175,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 175,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 157,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (too hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,790 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 143,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,668 miles

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 135,668 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 127,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,903 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 71,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,415 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to wear on innside

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,572 miles

both front drive shaft outer cv gaiters showing signs of ageing

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,523 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front drive shaft outer cv gaiters showing signs of ageing

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,272 miles

Oil leak from possible gearbox area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,119 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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AM53 HBC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AM53 HBC, 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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AM53 HBC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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