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YD53 KXU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 KXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 80,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted/faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted/faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 72,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,598 miles

fell length under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,410 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,718 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,207 miles

full length under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,298 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,740 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 33,824 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,558 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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YD53 KXU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YD53 KXU, 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 YD53 KXU registered?

YD53 KXU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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