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EJ53 DZT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DZT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 137,285 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,462 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,692 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,828 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,581 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 718,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,605 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,068 miles

air bag warning lamp on dash.

auto gearbox fluid leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,297 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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EJ53 DZT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ53 DZT, 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

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What year was EJ53 DZT registered?

EJ53 DZT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 DZT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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