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AF53 RNJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,759 mi
Last recorded201,759 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 201,759 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 205,543 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 190,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 178,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 178,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 169,090 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS/STEERING RACK

Fail 14 Sep 2013 168,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS/STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Sep 2012 154,582 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 146,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 136,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 136,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 126,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,203 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 116,203 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,810 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (3mm)

rear number plate slight water marked (top)

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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AF53 RNJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 RNJ, 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.

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What year was AF53 RNJ registered?

AF53 RNJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AF53 RNJ safe to buy?

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