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YP53 FPE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FPE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 147,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 147,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 104,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,527 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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YP53 FPE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP53 FPE, 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

How do I check the history of YP53 FPE?

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What year was YP53 FPE registered?

YP53 FPE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YP53 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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