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AC03 CFJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,020 mi
Last recorded81,020 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,919 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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AC03 CFJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC03 CFJ, 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 AC03 CFJ registered?

AC03 CFJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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