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NE53 HYJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,611 mi
Last recorded91,611 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE53 HYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,611 miles

Front Front brake discs corroded.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking on central tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Damage to wheel arch cover but still secure.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,000 miles

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,416 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,714 miles

1/ oil leak engine/gearbox 2/unable to fully check under engine, cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,065 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT AIM

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OFFSIDE FRONT AREA ,UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL COMPONENTS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,241 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 46,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NE53 HYJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NE53 HYJ, 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 NE53 HYJ registered?

NE53 HYJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is NE53 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NE53 HYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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