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RV53 JKE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,408 mi
Last recorded221,408 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 JKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 221,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 221,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 202,080 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 201,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 183,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 183,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 162,363 miles

o/s/r driveshaft c/v boot poor

Pass 2 Nov 2010 144,422 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 143,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 96,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 76,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,234 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 JKE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RV53 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

RV53 JKE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is RV53 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 JKE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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