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RN53 HWD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HWD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 116,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 116,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 175,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 175,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 164,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 164,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 154,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 136,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 136,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,021 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 114,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,191 miles

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 20 Mar 2007 81,726 miles

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,992 miles

a.rear back box bracket broken

a.slight play in rack body

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 HWD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

RN53 HWD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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