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AK03 XRL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

267,021 mi
Last recorded267,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 267,021 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 264,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 264,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension system inoperative low warning lamp on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 259,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drivers door check strap pin missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 255,037 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on (brake pads appear to be within testing limits)

Advise offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met testing limits

Advise rear diff oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 251,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 247,495 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 247,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 235,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 235,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 220,887 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside 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)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 208,599 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 208,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 197,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 196,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 186,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 160,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 148,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 135,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 116,983 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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AK03 XRL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK03 XRL, 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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AK03 XRL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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