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AV53 PVE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,663 mi
Last recorded179,663 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 179,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 179,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 171,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 171,045 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,277 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 193,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 177,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 177,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 156,437 miles

(5) Nearside rear suspension worn slightly.

(5) Offside front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 156,437 miles

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

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

(5) Nearside rear suspension worn slightly.

(5) Offside front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 134,416 miles

(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

(4) Offside rear suspension outer rear joint worn slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 112,447 miles

(4) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

(5) Engine leaking oil.

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,883 miles

(5) Nearside front tyre worn down to limit on outer edge.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn down to limit.

(6) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,407 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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AV53 PVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV53 PVE, 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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AV53 PVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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