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HY53 KGX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,266 mi
Last recorded221,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 221,266 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 221,266 miles

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

n/s/r felexi cracking

Pass 23 May 2018 205,795 miles

rear tyres 2mm 225/55/16

Fail 18 May 2018 205,783 miles

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

rear tyres 2mm 225/55/16

Pass 16 Jun 2017 191,922 miles

very slight play front ball joints

Fail 15 Jun 2017 191,895 miles

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

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

very slight play front ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2016 175,261 miles

FRONT DROP LINK COVERS POOR

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 27 May 2015 157,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 143,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,447 miles

both rear tyres on limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,868 miles

front discs lipped

front pads apear low

rear pads apear very low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,774 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,587 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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HY53 KGX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY53 KGX, 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 HY53 KGX registered?

HY53 KGX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HY53 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 KGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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