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HF53 OSD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,717 mi
Last recorded191,717 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 191,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 191,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 191,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 184,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,024 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 157,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bushes on both bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area

Fail 10 Sep 2019 157,969 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bushes on both bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,900 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect underside

Fail 14 Sep 2018 137,775 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms, rear outer bushes have excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers beginning to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect underside

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 104,522 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 99,585 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,094 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,921 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,845 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 84,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,483 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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HF53 OSD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF53 OSD, 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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HF53 OSD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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