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RN53 EWC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,563 mi
Last recorded174,563 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 174,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake is close to maximum reserve limit

nearside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2012 174,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake is close to maximum reserve limit

nearside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 155,153 miles

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

front discs worn slightly

near side rear reflector missing from bumper, reflectors fitted to both rear light lenses

rear no. plate discoloured

Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,750 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 117,809 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 117,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 98,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,444 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,710 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 59,395 miles

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

advise-near side rear tyre tread depth 2mm off side rear tyre tread depth 3mm

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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RN53 EWC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN53 EWC, 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 RN53 EWC registered?

RN53 EWC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is RN53 EWC safe to buy?

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