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LN53 ZFX

2003 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,370 mi
Last recorded98,370 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 ZFX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,390 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,744 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,746 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,158 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 84,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,087 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Monitor corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

Monitor wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 79,087 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Monitor corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

Monitor wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,303 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 77,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,329 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,414 miles

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)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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LN53 ZFX is a 2003 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 88,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN53 ZFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN53 ZFX registered?

LN53 ZFX is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is LN53 ZFX safe to buy?

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