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RA53 KHP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,996 mi
Last recorded177,996 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KHP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 177,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 165,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 142,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,615 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 107,614 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside rear door and wing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 102,553 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside rear door and wing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 142,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,365 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,247 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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RA53 KHP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP registered?

RA53 KHP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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