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DN53 BGU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,496 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,429 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DN53 BGU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN53 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN53 BGU?

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What year was DN53 BGU registered?

DN53 BGU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DN53 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 BGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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