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RN53 MZW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 167,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 167,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 27 Apr 2023 163,945 miles

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

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

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2023 163,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

offside headlamp pattern weak

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various body damage

Fail 8 Dec 2021 162,701 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine has oil leak. large amount of oil built up on undertrays. multiple points dripping. exhaust covered in oil in certain places (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre part 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 162,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

various body damage

Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,686 miles

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

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to o/s/r body

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, recommend attention soon

Fail 9 Dec 2019 159,636 miles

Brake performance not tested Pedal sinks to floor and brake fluid warning light on dash (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to o/s/r body

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump recommend inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 139,920 miles

Oil leak engine covers undertrays fitted undertrays covered in oil ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,136 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 110,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,232 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,729 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,562 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,996 miles

parking brake lever travel

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 MZW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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