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RN53 WYP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 27 Apr 2011 82,726 miles

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer link arms upper rubber dust covers split but no play in balljoints.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer link arms upper rubber dust covers split but no play in balljoints.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,117 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,678 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,291 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 WYP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 WYP, 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

How do I check the history of RN53 WYP?

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What year was RN53 WYP registered?

RN53 WYP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 WYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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