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CE53 YLV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,527 mi
Last recorded177,527 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 177,527 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 158,147 miles

ns/os rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 158,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ns/os rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 144,147 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,627 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2014 131,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,153 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,020 miles

tow bar end and back bumper damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,520 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,568 miles

advize front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,545 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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CE53 YLV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CE53 YLV, 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 CE53 YLV registered?

CE53 YLV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YLV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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