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WV53 KTG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,170 mi
Last recorded196,170 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019 196,170 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing Mirror Cover Cracked ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ( Bent Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2019 196,170 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing Mirror Cover Cracked ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ( Bent Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 187,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 175,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 162,060 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 2 Nov 2015 150,438 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 150,438 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 146,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,521 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 125,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,676 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 101,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 66,097 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,429 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 KTG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV53 KTG, 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 WV53 KTG registered?

WV53 KTG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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