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SG53 ZGT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZGT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 164,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 154,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 147,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 147,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,251 miles

tps light on

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tps light on

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,133 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 137,366 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,876 miles

Zero emission readings

Pass 16 Feb 2015 203,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 203,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 116,405 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 102,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,166 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,276 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 76,893 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,950 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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SG53 ZGT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

SG53 ZGT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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