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EF53 FKJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,873 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 3 Nov 2015 63,819 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,724 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,458 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 19,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EF53 FKJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF53 FKJ, 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 EF53 FKJ?

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What year was EF53 FKJ registered?

EF53 FKJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EF53 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 FKJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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