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BC53 BMW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 125,033 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 120,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,290 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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BC53 BMW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BC53 BMW, 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 BC53 BMW registered?

BC53 BMW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BC53 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 BMW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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