CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV53 JXX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear hub bush slight play

front metal brake pipe corroding

long travel handbrake

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 127,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hub bush slight play

front metal brake pipe corroding

long travel handbrake

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,078 miles

both front headlight deteriorated pattern weak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 123,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges cut in tread and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn low edges cuts in tread

both front headlight deteriorated pattern weak

tpms light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2015 118,442 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,033 miles

tpms light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 107,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 90,758 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,491 miles

Advise four wheel alignment.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 80,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise four wheel alignment.

Both front tyres are low on tread, the O/S/F is 3mm and the N/S/F tyre is on 2mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,138 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2006 40,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,616 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 25,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV53 JXX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JXX, 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 RV53 JXX?

You can check the full history of RV53 JXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV53 JXX registered?

RV53 JXX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RV53 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 JXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV53 JXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV53 JXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.