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HX53 BZV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,274 mi
Last recorded172,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 172,274 miles

Slight play in offside and nearside drop links

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,573 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 168,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 161,030 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 153,924 miles

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 153,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Sill, 2X pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flex Pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 147,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,089 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

front brakes slightly out of balance

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 140,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

front brakes slightly out of balance

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,414 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 125,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake low effort

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake low effort

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,520 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,125 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,050 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,635 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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HX53 BZV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HX53 BZV, 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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HX53 BZV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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