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DA53 HHD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,268 mi
Last recorded47,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,268 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,260 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)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,245 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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DA53 HHD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 HHD, 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 DA53 HHD registered?

DA53 HHD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DA53 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HHD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA53 HHD have outstanding finance?

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