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PX53 VSC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VSC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 174,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 171,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 171,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 167,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 163,725 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 159,128 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 159,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 157,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear gaiter insecure and nearside

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Grease in offside rear hub housing

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,675 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

limited inspection of underside due to full undertray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,669 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

limited inspection of underside due to full undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,679 miles

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cut

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,679 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cut

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,041 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,582 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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PX53 VSC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX53 VSC, 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 PX53 VSC registered?

PX53 VSC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PX53 VSC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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