CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST53 PNZ

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,953 mi
Last recorded33,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 PNZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 33,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,199 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 27,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 20,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2011 6,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 6,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 4,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 3,032 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
Full BMW F Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST53 PNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST53 PNZ?

You can check the full history of ST53 PNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST53 PNZ registered?

ST53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is ST53 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 PNZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST53 PNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST53 PNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.