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SG53 PCE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,738 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 98,738 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 61,875 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,778 miles

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

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

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 PCE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG53 PCE, 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 SG53 PCE registered?

SG53 PCE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is SG53 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 PCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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