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LR53 RBZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,177 miles

auxilery belt damaged

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

headlamps tarnishing

nearside front brake warning wire broken and fouing wheel

rear seabelt casing broken

slight damage to offside mirror

small chip to screen

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour and flickering (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable excess play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

rear seabelt casing broken

slight damage to offside mirror

small chip to screen

auxilery belt damaged

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

headlamps tarnishing

nearside front brake warning wire broken and fouing wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 93,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,999 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,512 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 6 Oct 2011 65,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,107 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,095 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,455 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 RBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

LR53 RBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LR53 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 RBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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