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MP53 RVM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,281 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have worn on the inner edges

front brake pads have started to wear low

full underbody covers fitted

o/s/r top arm has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak to engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak to engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,323 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,893 miles

all pads 3/4 worn

emissions to clean

rear tyres low

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,646 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,919 miles

Slight corrosion to offside rear coil spring

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,007 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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MP53 RVM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP53 RVM, 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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MP53 RVM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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