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WF53 MXC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 MXC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,168 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,261 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,620 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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WF53 MXC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WF53 MXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 MXC registered?

WF53 MXC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WF53 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 MXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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