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WK53 HLX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,172 mi
Last recorded179,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 179,172 miles

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 163,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 163,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 150,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 136,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,717 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,620 miles

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

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

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

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

low hand brake effort on o/s/r

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,852 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,228 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 63,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,133 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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WK53 HLX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK53 HLX, 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 WK53 HLX registered?

WK53 HLX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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