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BT53 ZSJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,395 mi
Last recorded246,395 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 246,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met legal requirements rear both

Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,709 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arm bushes have minor movement

osr tyre has just met the legal limits

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,195 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 130,632 miles

both headlight lens deteriorating

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes above rear subframe

Fail 15 Jan 2015 130,604 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight lens deteriorating

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes above rear subframe

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,079 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 12,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,905 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 100,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,199 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,156 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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BT53 ZSJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 ZSJ, 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.

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What year was BT53 ZSJ registered?

BT53 ZSJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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