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LC53 YXV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YXV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear leads to hoses all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 149,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear leads to hoses all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 137,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer mounting bush starting to perish both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s to o/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 137,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer mounting bush starting to perish both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s to o/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 121,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,410 miles

Front flexi perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front flexi perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 93,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 93,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 85,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 73,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 61,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 42,315 miles

Nearside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 24,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 12,136 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,284 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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LC53 YXV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXV, 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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What year was LC53 YXV registered?

LC53 YXV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is LC53 YXV safe to buy?

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