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BG53 LNA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,938 mi
Last recorded110,938 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LNA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,112 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,556 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,476 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 77,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 LNA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 LNA, 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

How do I check the history of BG53 LNA?

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What year was BG53 LNA registered?

BG53 LNA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BG53 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LNA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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