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WJ53 RVY

2003 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,071 mi
Last recorded150,071 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 150,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 123,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,063 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted ;

Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,063 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted ;

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 85,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,546 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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WJ53 RVY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ53 RVY, 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 WJ53 RVY?

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What year was WJ53 RVY registered?

WJ53 RVY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WJ53 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 RVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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