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WR53 YBL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,445 mi
Last recorded137,445 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,952 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,027 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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WR53 YBL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YBL, 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 WR53 YBL registered?

WR53 YBL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WR53 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 YBL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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