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FB53 DYM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,255 mi
Last recorded161,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 161,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 158,912 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 153,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,772 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 142,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 136,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,534 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,092 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,332 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,560 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 13 Feb 2007 44,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,432 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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FB53 DYM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB53 DYM, 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 FB53 DYM registered?

FB53 DYM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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