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SD53 WXT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,666 mi
Last recorded143,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,215 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 138,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 132,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 132,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,045 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,940 miles

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/r

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,580 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 31 Mar 2012 102,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,001 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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SD53 WXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD53 WXT, 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 SD53 WXT registered?

SD53 WXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is SD53 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 WXT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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