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DF53 FOA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FOA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front very minor cracks to both tyres

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front seat recliner damaged but locked in a up right position

Rear minor cracks to both brake hoses

Rear minor cracks to both tyres

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,719 miles

both reg plates becoming deteriorated

minor perishing to both rear brake hoses

o/s/f seat recliner damaged but locked in an upright position

rear coil springs corroded

various sections of brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,697 miles

both reg plates becoming deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,697 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm

both reg plates becoming deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear bush has slight play

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

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting point corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear bush has slight play

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

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting point corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

continental headlamp mask fitted to nearside headlamp

front number plate starting to fade

slight corrosion to all rear subframe mounting areas

Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

continental headlamp mask fitted to nearside headlamp

front number plate starting to fade

slight corrosion to all rear subframe mounting areas

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

continental driving mask fitted to nearside front headlamp

front number plate starting to disfigure

movement in offside front seat backrest

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,107 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,488 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,343 miles

Airbag light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,094 miles

Airbag warning on dash.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

continental headlamp stickers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2008 36,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

continental headlamp stickers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,016 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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DF53 FOA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF53 FOA, 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 DF53 FOA registered?

DF53 FOA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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