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YC53 KLH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KLH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s rear tyres at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,293 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,342 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,495 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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YC53 KLH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC53 KLH, 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 YC53 KLH registered?

YC53 KLH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 KLH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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