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RV53 HXJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,983 mi
Last recorded164,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 164,983 miles

Front both headlight units cloudy, beam pattern weak

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 150,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlight units cloudy

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 119,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 110,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,625 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,077 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning illuminated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear brfake pads slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning illuminated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear brfake pads slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,093 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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RV53 HXJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV53 HXJ, 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 RV53 HXJ registered?

RV53 HXJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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