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LV53 JCO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,480 mi
Last recorded234,480 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 234,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 234,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 218,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 200,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 188,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 167,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 161,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 158,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 157,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

leak from exhaust manifold area

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,321 miles

Cut in offside front tyre.

Front tyres 3mm on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Cut in offside front tyre tread pattern

Front tyres 3mm on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,095 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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LV53 JCO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV53 JCO, 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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LV53 JCO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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