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HV53 GGY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,482 mi
Last recorded177,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 177,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Front lower arm mount. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 175,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 165,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 153,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 153,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 147,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 139,732 miles

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

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due anti corrosive material

Fail 31 Mar 2014 139,732 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,159 miles

Rear number platenumbers slightly distorted.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,283 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn completly bald on edges, replacement roccomended asap - strong advise

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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HV53 GGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV53 GGY, 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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HV53 GGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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