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LK53 VDO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,620 mi
Last recorded248,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 248,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 248,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 226,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 203,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 182,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 157,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 133,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,070 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.00mm

rear pads and discs getting low

slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,070 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.00mm

rear pads and discs getting low

slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Fail 27 Sep 2010 95,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f jacking point missing

slight play o/s steering rack

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,352 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,925 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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LK53 VDO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LK53 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

LK53 VDO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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