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LF53 VGL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,230 mi
Last recorded63,230 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VGL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,598 miles

very slight play in os of steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,615 miles

Very slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,448 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,420 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,914 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,893 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,809 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 24 Jan 2007 15,560 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)

front tyres wearing very low in places on inner edge 1.6mm

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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LF53 VGL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LF53 VGL, 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 LF53 VGL registered?

LF53 VGL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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