MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edges and tread wearing close to the legal limit
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear handbrake effort low
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 BSO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ET53 BSO, 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 ET53 BSO registered?
ET53 BSO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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