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VN53 MZY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 MZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Rear Rear seats removed.

Rear emits slight blue smoke under acceleration

Fail 22 Nov 2017 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear seats removed.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,078 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,606 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,589 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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VN53 MZY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN53 MZY, 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 VN53 MZY registered?

VN53 MZY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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