MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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
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)
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 .
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
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)
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
offside front tyre rotating wrong direction
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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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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