MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r light brocken
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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r light brocken
DSC/ traction control lamp illuminated.
Engine management light illuminated.
Oil leak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
DSC/ traction control lamp illuminated.
Engine management light illuminated.
OSR rubber brake flexi cracked and perished.
Oil leak.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to n/s/r wing/wheel arch and bumper end
n/s/f inner side light not working
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MC53 EBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 MC53 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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