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YP53 MVE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,970 mi
Last recorded95,970 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 MVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,396 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres have nails in the tread

Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,297 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread close to the sidewall

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 MVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE?

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What year was YP53 MVE registered?

YP53 MVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is YP53 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 MVE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP53 MVE have outstanding finance?

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