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LM53 BZH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 119,119 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 95,645 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearly to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake taking high

Fail 2 May 2019 95,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearly to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake taking high

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,126 miles

Front no plate is damaged

Rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,758 miles

Front and rear no plates are in poor condition

Front tyres are starting to wear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear no plates are damaged

Front tyres are starting to wear

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,835 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,461 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,841 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,812 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,918 miles

rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,429 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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LM53 BZH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM53 BZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 BZH registered?

LM53 BZH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LM53 BZH safe to buy?

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