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RN53 LUJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,012 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 24 Mar 2011 75,685 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 3 Mar 2010 70,850 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,786 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,564 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,583 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,827 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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RN53 LUJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN53 LUJ, 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 RN53 LUJ registered?

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

Is RN53 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 LUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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