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MC53 HLD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HLD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 76,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,345 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,312 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2006 35,267 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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MC53 HLD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLD, 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 MC53 HLD registered?

MC53 HLD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MC53 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 HLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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