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KC53 UNG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,398 mi
Last recorded157,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UNG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 138,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inside edges uneaven wear

Fail 29 Jul 2014 131,027 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inside edges uneaven wear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 121,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 110,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 109,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 May 2011 94,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 94,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 83,718 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 82,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,954 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 UNG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC53 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

KC53 UNG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is KC53 UNG safe to buy?

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