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EY53 VXE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,720 miles

front disc lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,165 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 VXE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EY53 VXE, 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

How do I check the history of EY53 VXE?

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What year was EY53 VXE registered?

EY53 VXE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EY53 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 VXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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