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YK53 LWW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,790 mi
Last recorded105,790 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 LWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,510 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,955 miles

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

track needs adjusting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,330 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round.

strong advise n/s/f tyre has side wall damage / seek replacement with 5 days.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,569 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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YK53 LWW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK53 LWW, 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 YK53 LWW registered?

YK53 LWW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is YK53 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 LWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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