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HG53 MDK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,154 mi
Last recorded150,154 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 MDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 150,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 142,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,640 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,183 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 94,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 91,182 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,227 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,724 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 74,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,685 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,858 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,076 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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HG53 MDK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDK, 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 HG53 MDK registered?

HG53 MDK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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