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YF53 LGD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,287 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak but unable to identify from where (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,236 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,116 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The O/S/Front upper coil spring damping ring is missing.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,116 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The O/S/Front upper coil spring damping ring is missing.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,022 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2006 25,249 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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YF53 LGD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF53 LGD, 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 YF53 LGD registered?

YF53 LGD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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