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ST53 GXR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,248 mi
Last recorded50,248 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GXR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,207 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,918 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres heavy wear on outer edges just on 3mm.

rear number plate showing deterioration.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,476 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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ST53 GXR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ST53 GXR, 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 ST53 GXR?

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What year was ST53 GXR registered?

ST53 GXR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is ST53 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 GXR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST53 GXR have outstanding finance?

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