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NA53 OZV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 OZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 135,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 133,295 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,394 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit inner tread

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

small cut outer side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 122,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 119,444 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,913 miles

advise - oil leaks on engine/gearbox area

Fail 21 Feb 2011 96,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,705 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2008 57,754 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 57,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 39,270 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)

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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NA53 OZV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NA53 OZV, 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 NA53 OZV registered?

NA53 OZV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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