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HT53 MBO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,331 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 87,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,277 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 81,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,033 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,184 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 23 Dec 2009 43,029 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 43,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,824 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,763 miles

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

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

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

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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HT53 MBO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HT53 MBO, 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

How do I check the history of HT53 MBO?

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What year was HT53 MBO registered?

HT53 MBO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HT53 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 MBO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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