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RA53 KSX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2008 131,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 109,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,214 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 KSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSX, 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

How do I check the history of RA53 KSX?

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What year was RA53 KSX registered?

RA53 KSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RA53 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 KSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA53 KSX have outstanding finance?

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