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HY53 WRF

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,517 mi
Last recorded215,517 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WRF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 215,517 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wipers worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 204,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 204,650 miles

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,232 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 118,165 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,475 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 WRF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY53 WRF, 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

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What year was HY53 WRF registered?

HY53 WRF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is HY53 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 WRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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