MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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)
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)
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)
(5) Nearside rear suspension worn slightly.
(5) Offside front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
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.
(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.
(4) Offside rear suspension outer rear joint worn slightly.
(4) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.
(5) Engine leaking oil.
(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.
(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.
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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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