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LV53 TXD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,524 mi
Last recorded187,524 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 TXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 187,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 187,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 168,185 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 156,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 156,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,738 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 148,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 142,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,632 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 126,324 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,201 miles

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2015 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 108,468 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low

tested under wet conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,818 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

heavy oil leak

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2011 86,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

heavy oil leak

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 52,136 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,697 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 28,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,037 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 TXD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV53 TXD, 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 LV53 TXD registered?

LV53 TXD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 TXD shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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