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HN53 GZM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,934 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,308 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,339 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

under vehicle body covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 26 Mar 2016 91,627 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,072 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,367 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubeer dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Offside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,979 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint

Nearside front tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,215 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2008 49,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,588 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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HN53 GZM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HN53 GZM, 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 HN53 GZM registered?

HN53 GZM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HN53 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 GZM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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