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YY53 YDP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,818 mi
Last recorded198,818 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 198,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 186,467 miles

Oil leak

Some movement in both rear wishbone front bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 186,242 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear no plate lamps slightly faded out out reduced slightly

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 185,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of grease around n/s/r outer CV boot

N/s/f headlamp mounting bracket broken

N/s/f headlamp pattern poor and lens heavily deteriorated

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (bald inner edge)

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Service wear to rear brake discs

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 182,829 miles

Chip to o/s windscreen (to limits)

N/s headlamp lens deteriorated and pattern poor

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Fail 20 Oct 2014 182,818 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Chip to o/s windscreen (to limits)

N/s headlamp lens deteriorated and pattern poor

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 4 Jun 2013 146,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 106,578 miles

Bonnet safety catch was siezed (lubricated)

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm (legal linits)

Oil leaks

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear brake pads overlapping disc and wearing unevenly

Slight knock and freeplay in steering

Some uneven application to front brakes

Fail 24 May 2012 106,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch was siezed (lubricated)

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm (legal linits)

N/s/f wheel rim distorted and some ovality

Oil leaks

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear brake pads overlapping disc and wearing unevenly

Slight knock and freeplay in steering

Some uneven application to front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 83,366 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,572 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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YY53 YDP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY53 YDP, 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 YY53 YDP registered?

YY53 YDP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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