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BG53 ODB

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,330 mi
Last recorded162,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ODB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 147,104 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 142,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 138,315 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,242 miles

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

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

deep cut in inner tread on offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 130,242 miles

deep cut in inner tread on offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 121,469 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 121,469 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,515 miles

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ODB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 BG53 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

BG53 ODB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is BG53 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ODB 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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