MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,727 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both reg plates becoming deteriorated
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Airbag light on.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Airbag warning on dash.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
continental headlamp stickers fitted
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
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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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