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BD53 ZTG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,811 mi
Last recorded169,811 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 169,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm inner rubber mounts starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2017 169,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm inner rubber mounts starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2016 159,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 145,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 145,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 119,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 101,170 miles

front brake discs undercut.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,930 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,654 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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BD53 ZTG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 ZTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 ZTG registered?

BD53 ZTG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BD53 ZTG safe to buy?

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