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YB53 DAW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

213,932 mi
Last recorded213,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 DAW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 213,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 207,919 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 197,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 190,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 181,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 179,159 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 179,159 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,853 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,294 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2009 78,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,801 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,758 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,211 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,211 miles

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

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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YB53 DAW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB53 DAW, 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 YB53 DAW registered?

YB53 DAW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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