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MC53 AEV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 154,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long - effort borderline pass

Fail 10 Sep 2024 154,859 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long - effort borderline pass

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,012 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 144,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray damaged/loose

Fail 15 Sep 2022 133,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S and O/S Outer link rod ball/rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray damaged/loose

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer c/v joint leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer c/v joint leaking grease slightly

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,381 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower suspension arm inner bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,228 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

outer sill covers and under body cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,415 miles

outer sill cover fitted and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,670 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone inner front bushs deteriating (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,718 miles

Handbrake perfomance just within requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,688 miles

screw in unevenly worn ,o/s/f tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,821 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,415 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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MC53 AEV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MC53 AEV, 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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MC53 AEV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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