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RK53 WXO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,996 mi
Last recorded80,996 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WXO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,996 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r lower reflector missing, upper lamp has a reflective lower band!

Fail 16 Nov 2022 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r lower reflector missing, upper lamp has a reflective lower band!

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,111 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,463 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,539 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,350 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,484 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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RK53 WXO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RK53 WXO, 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 RK53 WXO registered?

RK53 WXO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RK53 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 WXO shows 28 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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