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SN53 OVX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,046 mi
Last recorded205,046 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 205,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 203,249 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 169,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 169,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 159,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 156,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 153,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 136,982 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 136,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 125,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 87,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,348 miles

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

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 OVX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVX, 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 SN53 OVX registered?

SN53 OVX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is SN53 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 OVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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