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YD53 UJR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,944 mi
Last recorded149,944 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UJR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 149,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 136,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 108,754 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,512 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 100,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,460 miles

Centre stop light has bulb out 3rd from right

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,460 miles

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

Centre stop light has bulb out 3rd from right

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,149 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UJR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD53 UJR, 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 YD53 UJR registered?

YD53 UJR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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