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PX53 VUN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 151,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 151,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,726 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 15 Feb 2013 119,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2010 119,203 miles

All four brake discs are corroded.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,184 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All four brake discs are corroded.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,656 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 VUN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PX53 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

PX53 VUN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is PX53 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX53 VUN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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