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AM53 DWX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,217 mi
Last recorded207,217 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 207,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 181,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 168,839 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 168,827 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 164,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 155,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 152,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2010 152,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 136,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 118,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 97,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,201 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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AM53 DWX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM53 DWX, 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

How do I check the history of AM53 DWX?

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What year was AM53 DWX registered?

AM53 DWX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is AM53 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 DWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM53 DWX have outstanding finance?

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