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RJ53 YPV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,768 miles

near side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit

off side rear tyre close to 1.6 legal limit

undercovers fitted

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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RJ53 YPV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ53 YPV, 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

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What year was RJ53 YPV registered?

RJ53 YPV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is RJ53 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 YPV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ53 YPV have outstanding finance?

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