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LR53 NWJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 170,000 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 164,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 166,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 152,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 151,982 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,135 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 134,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 133,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,189 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,249 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,243 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,638 miles

Advise replacement of rear brake pads as soon as possible.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner brake disc corroded

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

o/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,445 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in inner side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,720 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 17 Sep 2007 39,612 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,541 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 NWJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

LR53 NWJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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