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GY53 GLV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 149,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield lose

Fail 3 Jun 2024 148,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,898 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 141,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 141,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,657 miles

n/s/f o/s/f suspension legs weak

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2019 127,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded. undertrays not allowing full inspection of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / rear brake pipe/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON EDGE/S TREAD ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

under tray cover/s are fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 119,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / rear brake pipe/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON EDGE/S TREAD ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

under tray cover/s are fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,963 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,743 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GY53 GLV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY53 GLV, 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 GY53 GLV registered?

GY53 GLV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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