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LG53 WAJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,340 mi
Last recorded166,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 166,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 156,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 142,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 142,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 129,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 116,795 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 104,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 91,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,686 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to limit and has light cuts in tread pattern

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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LG53 WAJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG53 WAJ, 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 LG53 WAJ registered?

LG53 WAJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is LG53 WAJ safe to buy?

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