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SL53 OCJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box and on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 92,749 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box and on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 89,135 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and stop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top bearing broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box and rear heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 87,853 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 85,653 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 85,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,808 miles

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

both front tyre`s are wearing on the edge`s

both rear tyre`s are cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,908 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 71,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,963 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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SL53 OCJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SL53 OCJ, 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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SL53 OCJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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