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EJ53 YAV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,438 mi
Last recorded134,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,438 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

O/S/F shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 134,438 miles

Nearside 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)

N/S/F tyre has surface cut

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F inner arm has slight play

O/S/F tyre has surface cut

O/S/F tyre worn on the outside

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 114,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,132 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 YAV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ53 YAV, 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 EJ53 YAV registered?

EJ53 YAV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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