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LR53 PZX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,947 mi
Last recorded32,947 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 42,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 PZX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PZX, 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 PZX?

You can check the full history of LR53 PZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR53 PZX registered?

LR53 PZX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LR53 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 PZX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 PZX have outstanding finance?

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