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2003 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF53ZBD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,671 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,826 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,892 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,367 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202611 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,938 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,333 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Both drive shafts have light misting of oil
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front suspect play in steering arm
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,037 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front slight play on steering arm
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,054 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,913 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,092 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,364 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,881 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,147 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,758 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 90,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,478 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,737 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,691 MI
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AF53ZBD was registered on 2003-09-19
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