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LD53 AWZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

278,940 mi
Last recorded278,940 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 AWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 278,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 269,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 263,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 243,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 243,263 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 217,615 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 216,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 185,647 miles

rear number plate marked

rear tyres worn low on limit

Fail 11 Feb 2011 185,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate marked

rear tyres worn low on limit

Pass 16 Feb 2010 165,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,614 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,614 miles

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)

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 31 Oct 2006 52,361 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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LD53 AWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD53 AWZ, 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 LD53 AWZ registered?

LD53 AWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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