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HK53 UWZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,282 mi
Last recorded134,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,282 miles

steering rack inner joint slightly play both side

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,497 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 127,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,461 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,431 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

under tray fittd

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,478 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,075 miles

Brake hoses perished

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

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

O/S mirror damaged

OSR top front arm outer bush worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front jacking point missing

Play in steering rack

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,625 miles

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

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

advise slight play in drivers steering arm

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,060 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 46,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,302 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 UWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK53 UWZ, 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 HK53 UWZ registered?

HK53 UWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is HK53 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 UWZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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