MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four brake discs are slightly worn ...
bodywork damaged ...
both front coil springs are very slightly corroded ...
nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...
nearside front headlamp aim is at its highest acceptable position ...
nearside rear lower reflector missing ...
object hanging from centre rear view mirror ...
offside front headlamp aim is at its lowest acceptable position ...
offside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge ...
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST53 PKE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 PKE, 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 ST53 PKE registered?
ST53 PKE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is ST53 PKE safe to buy?
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