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MK53 RBZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,108 mi
Last recorded195,108 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 195,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 195,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,885 miles

both front tyres 2.1mm

front exhaust bracket rotted off

front exhaust flex has slight blow

n/s/r hand brake effort low

n/s/r tyre 2.3mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.3mm

Fail 7 Jan 2014 142,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 2.1mm

front exhaust bracket rotted off

front exhaust flex has slight blow

n/s/r hand brake effort low

n/s/r tyre 2.3mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 139,434 miles

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 133,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 129,027 miles

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

zero readings from emmisions

Fail 4 Jan 2011 129,027 miles

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

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

zero readings from emmisions

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 123,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 118,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,868 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 105,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,813 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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MK53 RBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK53 RBZ, 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 MK53 RBZ registered?

MK53 RBZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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