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RE53 HXH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,717 mi
Last recorded121,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 HXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,717 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,125 miles

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,377 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,098 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,905 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,484 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 71,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,071 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,145 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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RE53 HXH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE53 HXH, 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 RE53 HXH registered?

RE53 HXH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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