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LR53 LCZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,224 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (1.7.5a)

Oil leak suspect rocker cover gasket

Under vehicle covered in oil

Pass 13 May 2015 90,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 90,928 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,549 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/sf tyre has excessive outer edge wear *

o/sf tyre has outer edge wear!

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2011 46,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,564 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 LCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR53 LCZ, 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 LR53 LCZ registered?

LR53 LCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LR53 LCZ safe to buy?

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