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RY53 KGP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,714 mi
Last recorded168,714 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 168,714 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2016 161,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 152,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 142,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 133,253 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 133,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 128,002 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 111,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 76,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 68,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 57,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,387 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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RY53 KGP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RY53 KGP, 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

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What year was RY53 KGP registered?

RY53 KGP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 KGP shows 14 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.

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