MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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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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