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DA53 ZXU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,832 mi
Last recorded141,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 141,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 126,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 124,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 124,415 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 115,615 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

air bag light on

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,879 miles

plastic cover fitted underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2010 107,869 miles

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

plastic cover fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,582 miles

plastic covers underside of vehicle.unable to check components.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,701 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 ZXU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

DA53 ZXU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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