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LR53 JXT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 163,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 150,040 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 150,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2012 144,019 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 144,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure warning indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 140,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 140,493 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 136,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 136,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 119,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,993 miles

nearside front tyre low

Fail 31 Jan 2008 105,957 miles

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

nearside front tyre low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,999 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 JXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR53 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

LR53 JXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LR53 JXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 JXT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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