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HG53 NHH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,735 mi
Last recorded218,735 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 218,735 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S INNER RACK JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 206,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 206,527 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S INNER RACKS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BONNET CAN NOT BE OPENED

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 193,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 193,053 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect WRONGBULBS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 177,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 278,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 274,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 167,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light illuminated

tye warning light illuminated

Fail 7 May 2016 167,035 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light illuminated

tye warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Apr 2015 151,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 149,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 149,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 136,369 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 130,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 124,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 115,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 105,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,491 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 NHH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG53 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

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

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