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WG53 NGY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,737 mi
Last recorded142,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 142,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 117,386 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 116,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 88,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

unable to fully check beneath car,undertrays covering

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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WG53 NGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG53 NGY, 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

How do I check the history of WG53 NGY?

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What year was WG53 NGY registered?

WG53 NGY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is WG53 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 NGY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG53 NGY have outstanding finance?

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