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CV53 FCZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,173 mi
Last recorded185,173 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 185,173 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 185,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 177,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 177,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure n/s front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure n/s rear (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

anti roll bar bushes have excessive play

Fail 11 Jul 2016 176,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 165,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all round brake linings looking low , road wheel to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap.

emissions flutcuating.

engine warning light on dash

off side rear cv boot has a leak

petrol cap sealing ring perished

screen stone chiped

seek advice on rear wheel alignment with in 7 days .

seek further advice on emissions and warning light on dash .

Fail 7 May 2015 165,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all round brake linings looking low , road wheel to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap.

rear tyres worn to excess on inner edges , seek main dealer advice on rear wheel alignment asap

strong advise this vehicle should not be driven until tyres have been replaced

Pass 27 Mar 2014 149,792 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 149,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 136,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,664 miles

offside front tyre rotating wrong direction

Pass 26 Mar 2011 101,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,332 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 84,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 67,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,796 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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CV53 FCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 CV53 FCZ, 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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CV53 FCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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