MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub carrier rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brakes imbalanced
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread perished
rear cross axle brake pipe showing corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread perished
rear cross axle brake pipe showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f tyre worn low on edges.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress nearside front spot lamp.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress nearside front spot lamp.
Nail in nearside front tyre
damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
damage nearside front wheel rim, inner and outer.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
stone chips front windscreen.
water ingress nearside front spot lamp.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear number plate is fading.
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear number plate is fading.
front brake discs worn & rusty on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing low outer edges.
cuts in tyre treads,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
damage wheel rims.
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RA53 LNU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LNU, 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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RA53 LNU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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