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WN53 AHA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

261,643 mi
Last recorded261,643 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 AHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 261,643 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 251,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 251,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 140,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 138,657 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2013 138,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 133,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise o/s headlamp was set for continental driving, have re set for uk.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,459 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 76,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,765 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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WN53 AHA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN53 AHA, 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 WN53 AHA registered?

WN53 AHA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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