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RF53 WPE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WPE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 107,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Off side dip headlamp poor beam pattern

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 83,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Off side dip headlamp poor beam pattern

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 83,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding at 40 to 50Kg on release of parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Off side dip headlamp poor beam pattern

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Fail 3 Apr 2019 83,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,381 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,748 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,253 miles

Deep cut in nearside front tyre cords not visible

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 21,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WPE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RF53 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

RF53 WPE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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