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RV53 KKD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,415 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,461 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 101,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,799 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,366 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyre treads are low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,198 miles

attention to n/s parking brake adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KKD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD registered?

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

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