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LS53 OBX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 118,101 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low / lazy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,382 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,015 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,268 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,249 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,485 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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LS53 OBX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS53 OBX, 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 LS53 OBX registered?

LS53 OBX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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