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LT53 HDV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,221 mi
Last recorded120,221 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HDV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,594 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bumper insecure

offside child seat insecure - not released by tester

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper insecure

offside child seat insecure - not released by tester

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baby seats fitted on nearside and offside rear outer seat belts

offside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,268 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 May 2007 48,692 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,678 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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LT53 HDV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT53 HDV, 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 LT53 HDV registered?

LT53 HDV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is LT53 HDV safe to buy?

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