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GF53 OUK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 98,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,881 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,879 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 53,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,706 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 27,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,205 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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GF53 OUK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF53 OUK, 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 GF53 OUK registered?

GF53 OUK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GF53 OUK safe to buy?

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