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WN53 NVP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,345 mi
Last recorded151,345 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 151,345 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 151,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 150,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in end of off side of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 139,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 102,582 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on very outer edge of tyre.

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 NVP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 WN53 NVP, 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 WN53 NVP?

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What year was WN53 NVP registered?

WN53 NVP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WN53 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 NVP 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.

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