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SN53 OMW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,951 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,111 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,279 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,780 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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SN53 OMW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SN53 OMW, 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

How do I check the history of SN53 OMW?

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What year was SN53 OMW registered?

SN53 OMW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 October 2003.

Is SN53 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 OMW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN53 OMW have outstanding finance?

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