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WR53 UUK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,573 mi
Last recorded187,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 187,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 187,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 176,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 169,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 158,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,747 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 145,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 143,215 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 143,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 140,535 miles

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 134,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 130,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 126,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,555 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 20 Nov 2010 110,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine has big oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 98,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 86,186 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 24 Nov 2007 77,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WR53 UUK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WR53 UUK, 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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WR53 UUK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is WR53 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 UUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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