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LR53 WRC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,995 mi
Last recorded111,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 111,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,030 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 109,030 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,258 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,026 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 30,125 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 WRC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

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

Is LR53 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 WRC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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