CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF53 AGY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,025 mi
Last recorded165,025 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 AGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 165,025 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and delaminating (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 162,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under Shield Fitted

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,710 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 146,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 133,026 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 121,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,490 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 77,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,643 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF53 AGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RF53 AGY, 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 RF53 AGY?

You can check the full history of RF53 AGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF53 AGY registered?

RF53 AGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is RF53 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 AGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF53 AGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF53 AGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.