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ST53 PKE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,204 mi
Last recorded176,204 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 PKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2022 176,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2022 175,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 166,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 147,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,141 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 114,141 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,126 miles

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 ...

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,090 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,619 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 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?

The MOT history for ST53 PKE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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