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RA53 KMG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 142,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 142,967 miles

Road wheel fractured n/s/r (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play o/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 140,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 131,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 131,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,338 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 119,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 104,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,209 miles

engine covers fitted

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

small chips in screen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,162 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,546 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 KMG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RA53 KMG, 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 RA53 KMG registered?

RA53 KMG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is RA53 KMG safe to buy?

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