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LR53 AOM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AOM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,224 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2018 95,224 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective halo ring (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,719 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,372 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,536 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 26 Aug 2008 52,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,394 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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LR53 AOM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 AOM, 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 LR53 AOM registered?

LR53 AOM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LR53 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 AOM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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