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RF53 OCC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,926 mi
Last recorded156,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,926 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 156,926 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 155,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 150,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 128,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 128,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 103,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 95,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,583 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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RF53 OCC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc 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 OCC, 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 RF53 OCC registered?

RF53 OCC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is RF53 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 OCC 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.

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