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NM53 YDL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,807 mi
Last recorded190,807 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 190,807 miles

Front stone chip on front windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 190,807 miles

Front stone chip on front windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 183,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across floor near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 175,323 miles

both headlights glasses fogged

Fail 17 Dec 2015 175,323 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)

Offside 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)

both headlights glasses fogged

Pass 19 Dec 2014 167,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 159,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 159,851 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 147,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,677 miles

DSC System Warning Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,310 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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NM53 YDL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NM53 YDL, 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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NM53 YDL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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