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RA53 VTT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VTT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,062 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,716 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread (245/40*18)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,537 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing from inner and outer edges and also outerwall perished

slight play on nearside rear lower balljoint

Fail 18 Nov 2008 43,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing from inner and outer edges and also outerwall perished

slight play on nearside rear lower balljoint

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,226 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 VTT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

RA53 VTT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RA53 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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