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RN53 YZO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,331 mi
Last recorded153,331 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 153,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,347 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,854 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 YZO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

RN53 YZO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 YZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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