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PG53 RSX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,001 mi
Last recorded164,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 164,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 149,584 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 149,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 125,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,069 miles

rear tyres inner edges splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,691 miles

n/s rear tyre startim to split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,069 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 103,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 98,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 96,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 86,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,178 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn close to wear bars

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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PG53 RSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PG53 RSX, 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 PG53 RSX registered?

PG53 RSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PG53 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 RSX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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