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SG53 KHK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 134,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 134,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,124 miles

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,655 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,696 miles

Engine warning light on

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 28 Jan 2017 111,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 107,955 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight sidewall dameg to nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2016 107,955 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight sidewall dameg to nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,094 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 102,094 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,092 miles

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,456 miles

Both front brake discs are starting to wear.

Both front tyres are right on the limit for wear on the outside edges.

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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SG53 KHK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG53 KHK, 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 SG53 KHK registered?

SG53 KHK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is SG53 KHK safe to buy?

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