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MW53 WVZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,807 mi
Last recorded147,807 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,528 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 143,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system middle both side (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,001 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,322 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,278 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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MW53 WVZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MW53 WVZ, 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 MW53 WVZ registered?

MW53 WVZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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