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EX53 OOC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OOC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 99,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,111 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 4 Jun 2009 86,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,446 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 78,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,110 miles

underside inspection hampered due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,030 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 42,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX53 OOC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX53 OOC, 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 EX53 OOC registered?

EX53 OOC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EX53 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OOC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 OOC have outstanding finance?

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