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PX53 ZZD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,352 mi
Last recorded181,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 181,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,812 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 149,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 149,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 119,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,331 miles

bad oil leak all under vehicle

offside rear outer side light is inopp

Fail 27 Jul 2012 108,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak all under vehicle

offside rear outer side light is inopp

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,607 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air

offside rear outer side light inopp

oil leak all under the vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,930 miles

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

nearside front tyre also has a nail in it which is leaking air

Fail 3 Aug 2011 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre also has a nail in it which is leaking air

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,403 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 29 Jul 2009 73,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,715 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,615 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 34,904 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,175 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 ZZD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZD, 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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PX53 ZZD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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