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PK53 BPO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,109 miles

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

unable to properly inspect sills & underside of vehicle due to plastic undertrays

Fail 20 Aug 2018 106,109 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to properly inspect sills & underside of vehicle due to plastic undertrays

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,289 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to properly inspect underneath due to plastic undertrays

Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,289 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play offside rear suspension lower outer bush.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,356 miles

both front brake discs visually worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (not through to cords)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,604 miles

all tyres slightly perished/cracked in between treads

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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PK53 BPO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol 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 PK53 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 BPO registered?

PK53 BPO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is PK53 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 BPO shows 16 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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