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SD53 WXA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,634 mi
Last recorded104,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 104,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2019 104,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,024 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush

Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,023 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,504 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,491 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 32,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,164 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 19,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 5,717 miles

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

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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SD53 WXA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SD53 WXA, 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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SD53 WXA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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