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GP53 UZE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,114 mi
Last recorded152,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 151,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 149,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,713 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 147,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,159 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s but still locks

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort than nsr

Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,634 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,887 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,775 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 125,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 125,676 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 116,493 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 113,223 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 93,980 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,051 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 59,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,835 miles

side skirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,529 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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GP53 UZE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GP53 UZE, 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 GP53 UZE registered?

GP53 UZE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GP53 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 UZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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