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LS53 ZFC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,944 mi
Last recorded106,944 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,317 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 72,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,731 miles

Rear number plate has water ingress at the top but still can be read clearly from 20 metres away.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,731 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)

Rear number plate has water ingress at the top but still can be read clearly from 20 metres away.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LS53 ZFC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZFC, 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 LS53 ZFC registered?

LS53 ZFC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is LS53 ZFC safe to buy?

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