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KA53 LON

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,782 mi
Last recorded199,782 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 LON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 199,782 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2016 199,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 185,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 169,250 miles

Both front tyres out of shape inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 156,596 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

whhelrims marked in places

Fail 29 Nov 2013 156,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

various roadwheels have markings on rims - possibly hair line fractures - require investigating further than mot test allows

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,350 miles

advise front wipers slight smear

front inner pads look low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,308 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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KA53 LON is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KA53 LON, 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 KA53 LON registered?

KA53 LON is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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