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AO53 RZY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,256 mi
Last recorded162,256 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 162,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,657 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 149,429 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,613 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,980 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,883 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 118,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,156 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended offside and nearside inner /.front wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear suspension noise/sqeeke

park brake close to limit may require adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,342 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod arm

slight play in o/s/r bottom ball joint

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod arm

slight play in o/s/r bottom ball joint

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,123 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,123 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,579 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 RZY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO53 RZY, 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 AO53 RZY registered?

AO53 RZY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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