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VK53 TVY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 TVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 171,243 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 164,885 miles

Front Antiroll linkage D bushes worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 160,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Apr 2024 160,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2022 159,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES,BOTH SIES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 159,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES,BOTH SIES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 154,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 149,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated D bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated D bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 145,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 141,021 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 141,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,023 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 137,023 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Wheel stud(s) missing o/s and n/s front (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel stud(s) missing o/s and n/s rear (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,557 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,653 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 130,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light stays on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 123,485 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag fault.

engine management light on indicating fault.

seat belt pre tensioner fault

slight leak on nearside rear drive shaft boot.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag fault.

engine management light on indicating fault.

seat belt pre tensioner fault

slight leak on nearside rear drive shaft boot.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,903 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 86,903 miles

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

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

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

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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VK53 TVY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK53 TVY, 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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VK53 TVY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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