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YX53 NMO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 142,444 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 134,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,581 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 124,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,080 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YX53 NMO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YX53 NMO, 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 YX53 NMO registered?

YX53 NMO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YX53 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 NMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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