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LS53 WKD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,050 mi
Last recorded198,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 198,050 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2015 176,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 162,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 151,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 151,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2011 137,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 137,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,173 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 108,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tie rod has play

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,719 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 WKD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS53 WKD, 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 WKD registered?

LS53 WKD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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