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HK53 DNV

2003 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,015 mi
Last recorded143,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 DNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 133,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cover sills fitted

inner edge of o/s/r tyre bald and nearing limit

inside wall of both front and o/s/r tyres have splits in them

rear no plate cracked

slight play on n/s/r hub

Fail 4 Aug 2014 128,777 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cover sills fitted

inner edge of o/s/r tyre bald and nearing limit

inside wall of both front and o/s/r tyres have splits in them

rear no plate cracked

slight play on n/s/r hub

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,002 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 117,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,899 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 104,887 miles

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

Rear windows tinted.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,617 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,180 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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HK53 DNV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK53 DNV, 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 HK53 DNV registered?

HK53 DNV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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