MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre on 2.00mm
rear pads and discs getting low
slight oil leak from cam cover gasket
undertrays fitted vision impaired
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
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LK53 VDO safe to buy?
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