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VO53 ENC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,799 mi
Last recorded148,799 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ENC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning on dash

gearbox fault warning on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2024 148,798 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning on dash

gearbox fault warning on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,165 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 135,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture steel pipe excessivly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture excessivly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower x2 brake reaction bushes weak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,638 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 133,638 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover slightly split.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,079 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,217 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,702 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 85,702 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,477 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SCREW IN CENTRE TREAD

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,636 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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VO53 ENC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO53 ENC, 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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VO53 ENC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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