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RV53 KJZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,104 mi
Last recorded184,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 184,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 180,776 miles

All brake pipes greased

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 174,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 174,406 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt stalk is missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 165,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 154,893 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 139,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 119,229 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,300 miles

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

some corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe

some corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,166 miles

some corrosion to nearside @ offside front to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,517 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 97,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,152 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,437 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 KJZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

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

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