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KD53 UBO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,809 mi
Last recorded184,809 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 184,809 miles

2 rear child seat fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

cover fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 184,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

2 rear child seat fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 178,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 165,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 148,341 miles

Both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit 245/45/17

Emissions to clean for machine - PASS

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,919 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,662 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 8 Oct 2009 75,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,415 miles

O/S/F head lamp has one fixing bracket broken .

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,414 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F head lamp has one fixing bracket broken .

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,632 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,632 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,096 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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KD53 UBO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KD53 UBO, 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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KD53 UBO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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