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RX53 LNK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,864 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,683 miles

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

front discs lipped. o/s/r handbrake noisy when applied

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,927 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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RX53 LNK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RX53 LNK, 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 RX53 LNK?

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What year was RX53 LNK registered?

RX53 LNK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is RX53 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 LNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 LNK have outstanding finance?

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