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EA53 OKW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

278,802 mi
Last recorded278,802 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 278,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,940 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 147,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 209,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 115,125 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 106,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2011 106,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 79,496 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2009 78,934 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,378 miles

top engine cover/sump gearbox and side covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2007 39,268 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

top engine covers †front/centre and side covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,314 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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EA53 OKW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA53 OKW, 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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EA53 OKW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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