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MW53 WWK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 63,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,374 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 39,278 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 Feb 2006 18,832 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 WWK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MW53 WWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW53 WWK?

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What year was MW53 WWK registered?

MW53 WWK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MW53 WWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 WWK shows 6 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.

Does MW53 WWK have outstanding finance?

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