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MM53 GBE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OUTER SILL COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER THE REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN HEAVEY UNDERSEAL (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OUTER SILL COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER THE REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN HEAVEY UNDERSEAL (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

t.p.s. light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s / n/s rear outer cv boots slightly deterioated

outer sills not visible due to covers fitted

t.p.s light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s / n/s rear outer cv boots slightly deterioated

outer sills not visible due to covers fitted

t.p.s light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,150 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 64,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,975 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,649 miles

wishbone lower arms the bushes shows deterioation

Fail 11 Jan 2011 50,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

wishbone lower arms the bushes shows deterioation

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,789 miles

crack in front screen next to mirror

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,685 miles

crack in front screen

Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack in front screen

rear tyres down to 1.6 mm new rear tyres req

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,910 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,889 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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MM53 GBE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MM53 GBE, 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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MM53 GBE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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