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LR53 PYW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,713 mi
Last recorded164,713 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 164,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,438 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 147,433 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 140,289 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 133,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,185 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 123,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,724 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2009 101,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,655 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 PYW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

LR53 PYW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LR53 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 PYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 PYW have outstanding finance?

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