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YA53 ZKP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,084 mi
Last recorded180,084 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 180,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 164,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 164,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 161,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 130,784 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 130,781 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 106,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,977 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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YA53 ZKP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YA53 ZKP, 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 YA53 ZKP?

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What year was YA53 ZKP registered?

YA53 ZKP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is YA53 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 ZKP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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