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HV53 WYO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,686 mi
Last recorded143,686 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 143,686 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 143,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 140,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 May 2017 136,589 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 136,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 130,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 130,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,107 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,292 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 107,391 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 94,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,261 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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HV53 WYO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV53 WYO, 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 HV53 WYO registered?

HV53 WYO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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