MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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LY53 BYF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LY53 BYF, 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 LY53 BYF registered?
LY53 BYF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is LY53 BYF safe to buy?
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