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BG53 BXD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,396 mi
Last recorded72,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,396 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,774 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,386 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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BG53 BXD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BG53 BXD, 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 BG53 BXD registered?

BG53 BXD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BG53 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BXD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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