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MT53 CCK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CCK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 114,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 114,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,406 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper dust cover insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,396 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,921 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 86,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2007 33,316 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 17,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MT53 CCK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 CCK, 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 MT53 CCK registered?

MT53 CCK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is MT53 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 CCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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