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HG53 EUX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,141 mi
Last recorded126,141 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 EUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,141 miles

EML non.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 196,547 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 189,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,255 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,255 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 109,235 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,455 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Reduced park brake performance at offside.

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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HG53 EUX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG53 EUX, 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 HG53 EUX registered?

HG53 EUX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is HG53 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 EUX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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