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BF53 FXK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FXK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 153,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 153,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,634 miles

Front and rear no. plate detoriation

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake pipes cracking and perishing borderline

o/s/r reflector damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,115 miles

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

Gear box oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

T P M light on

o/s/f track rod inner joint slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2012 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Gear box oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

T P M light on

o/s/f track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,938 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2011 121,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,476 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,418 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,120 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres 3mm

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,079 miles

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

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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BF53 FXK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF53 FXK, 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 BF53 FXK registered?

BF53 FXK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 FXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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