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WV53 AUW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,281 mi
Last recorded263,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 AUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 263,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,048 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 18 Dec 2015 145,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 141,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 136,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 131,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,288 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,333 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,276 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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WV53 AUW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV53 AUW, 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

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What year was WV53 AUW registered?

WV53 AUW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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