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RA53 KWW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,332 mi
Last recorded134,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,332 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

appears to have been fitted with aftermarket HID headlamps, no washers or self levelling device fitted

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam images getting feint

Fail 26 Jan 2016 134,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light nearside and offside stop lamps dim (1.2.1e)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

appears to have been fitted with aftermarket HID headlamps, no washers or self levelling device fitted

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam images getting feint

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,772 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,382 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 25 Feb 2013 104,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray covered in oil suspect gear box leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

exhaust leak from manifold area

offside front tyre,tread low on inner and outer edges

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child set fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2012 101,012 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre,tread low on inner and outer edges

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child set fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,345 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 55,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,895 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,714 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly getting low on centre tread.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Small crack in the front number plate.

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 KWW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

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

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