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EY53 VHL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 25 Nov 2016 136,389 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting Getting Worn out

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 102,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,194 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,448 miles

full undertray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2009 71,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,040 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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EY53 VHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY53 VHL, 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 EY53 VHL registered?

EY53 VHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is EY53 VHL safe to buy?

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