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LR53 PYV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 156,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 140,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,987 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 110,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,261 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 106,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 / 40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 102,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 / 40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,528 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres bald on inner edges ,3mm centre and perished

Fail 9 Jan 2019 96,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres bald on inner edges ,3mm centre and perished

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,947 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,697 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket is broken, but the system is not insecure.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,318 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 41,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,777 miles

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)

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 PYV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PYV, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 PYV?

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What year was LR53 PYV registered?

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

Is LR53 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 PYV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 PYV have outstanding finance?

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