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RA53 GGO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,921 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,343 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low 235/45/R17/97Y

both rear tyres wearing more on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

fuel cap seal deteriated but not quite to excess at present

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,345 miles

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

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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RA53 GGO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA53 GGO, 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 RA53 GGO registered?

RA53 GGO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is RA53 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 GGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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