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SA53 TGV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 TGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 152,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 152,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 135,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,915 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are not run flat,which should be fitted to this vehicle.

puncture warning illuminated

restraint system faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,915 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres are not run flat,which should be fitted to this vehicle.

puncture warning illuminated

restraint system faulty

Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 106,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre slightly tracked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,002 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,239 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,937 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 38,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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SA53 TGV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA53 TGV, 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 SA53 TGV registered?

SA53 TGV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SA53 TGV safe to buy?

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