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KC53 OEW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 OEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,581 miles

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR CRACKED . WEAR ON STEERING RACK nearside

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 81,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,447 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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KC53 OEW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KC53 OEW, 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 KC53 OEW registered?

KC53 OEW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is KC53 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 OEW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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