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LM53 VRT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,693 mi
Last recorded113,693 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VRT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,693 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,217 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,001 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,648 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,042 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 VRT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRT, 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 LM53 VRT registered?

LM53 VRT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LM53 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 VRT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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