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LD53 VVA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,458 mi
Last recorded126,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,287 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 117,287 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,361 miles

Engine oil leak not excessive

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 92,903 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2021 92,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,878 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,855 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,368 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine managment light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,368 miles

Engine managment light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,639 miles

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

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,293 miles

Deep cut on the nearside front outer tyre tread but not exposing body coards or wire? Advise replacement

Front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,293 miles

Deep cut on the nearside front outer tyre tread but not exposing body coards or wire? Advise replacement

Front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,859 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,390 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 VVA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

LD53 VVA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 VVA safe to buy?

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