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NG53 YUA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

210,580 mi
Last recorded210,580 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 YUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 210,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 304,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 265,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 220,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 185,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,073 miles

different size tyres front to rear

rear tyre treads low

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres front to rear

rear tyre treads low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,074 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,419 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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NG53 YUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NG53 YUA, 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 NG53 YUA registered?

NG53 YUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is NG53 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 YUA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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