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CX53 NDG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NDG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 140,143 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

oil level on minium

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 134,952 miles

oil leak

oil level on min level

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

oil level on min level

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,908 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 59,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap seal cracking

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 56,657 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap seal cracking

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,482 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 41,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CX53 NDG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX53 NDG, 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 CX53 NDG registered?

CX53 NDG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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