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AD53 MUA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 114,893 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,466 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,964 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 70,916 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 53,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2007 36,287 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 17,102 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AD53 MUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 MUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 MUA registered?

AD53 MUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is AD53 MUA safe to buy?

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