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LK53 VDC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,465 mi
Last recorded187,465 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 187,465 miles

steering warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2022 186,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 186,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 178,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 178,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 168,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 165,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 165,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 159,305 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 159,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 May 2011 127,567 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 127,567 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 101,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,609 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,740 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,463 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LK53 VDC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LK53 VDC, 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 LK53 VDC registered?

LK53 VDC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LK53 VDC safe to buy?

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