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LC53 OXT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,572 mi
Last recorded125,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 OXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 125,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,745 miles

Burning Oil

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Burning Oil

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,393 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,731 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,944 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LC53 OXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC53 OXT, 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 LC53 OXT registered?

LC53 OXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is LC53 OXT safe to buy?

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