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HN53 YZG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,190 mi
Last recorded102,190 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,580 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,339 miles

Coolant leak

vehicle accident damage repaired rear boot area

Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

vehicle accident damaged repaired rear boot area

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 YZG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 YZG, 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 HN53 YZG registered?

HN53 YZG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is HN53 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 YZG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 YZG have outstanding finance?

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