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HG53 YNC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 165,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 165,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 159,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 146,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 125,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,675 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,322 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 140,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,029 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 YNC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

HG53 YNC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HG53 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 YNC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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