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LV53 MFZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,451 mi
Last recorded87,451 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,666 miles

The handbrake has only just met the required pecentage on the o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,901 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)

Two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle preventing an inspection of two adult belts.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,269 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 MFZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFZ, 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 LV53 MFZ registered?

LV53 MFZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LV53 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 MFZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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