MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)
coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing views
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 YBV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 YBV, 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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How do I check the history of SG53 YBV?
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What year was SG53 YBV registered?
SG53 YBV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is SG53 YBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG53 YBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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