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ND53 BHK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,142 mi
Last recorded122,142 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 BHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,142 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,745 miles

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

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

all vehicle underside covered in plastic covers

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,272 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,926 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 22 Sep 2009 73,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,385 miles

advise complete underside fitted with plastic covers

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,385 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

advise complete underside fitted with plastic covers

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 44,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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ND53 BHK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND53 BHK, 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 ND53 BHK registered?

ND53 BHK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is ND53 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 BHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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