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AO53 FJE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

119,565 mi
Last recorded119,565 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FJE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,754 miles

N/S/R & N/S/F TYRES NICKED AT SIDEWALL. PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW 16%.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 108,751 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,147 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 20 Feb 2017 103,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,619 miles

SERVICE & PARKING BRAKE READINGS LOW

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SERVICE & PARKING BRAKE READINGS LOW

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,208 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING AT TREADS

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,208 miles

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

ALL TYRES CRACKING AT TREADS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,433 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,432 miles

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

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,350 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2011 72,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery flat

front wheel and tyre size different from rear

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,533 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 52,140 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 52,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 42,385 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 42,380 miles

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,998 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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AO53 FJE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AO53 FJE, 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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AO53 FJE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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