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CU53 OHG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,789 mi
Last recorded137,789 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2020 137,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 124,889 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working on the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,667 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak cover fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,171 miles

Front Offside and Nearside headlamp misty

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,171 miles

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

Front Offside and Nearside headlamp misty

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,655 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,245 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 83,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 83,969 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 77,603 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 77,600 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,010 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2009 72,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,420 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,116 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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CU53 OHG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU53 OHG, 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 CU53 OHG registered?

CU53 OHG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CU53 OHG safe to buy?

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