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AX03 WRW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

212,979 mi
Last recorded212,979 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WRW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 212,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 212,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 210,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 192,826 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 192,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 185,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 185,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight Roughness From Both Rear Wheels When Rotated

Under Vehicle Fuel Pipes Corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 170,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 142,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,383 miles

movement in both front lower arm inner bushes.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,919 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,370 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,370 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,666 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,573 miles

Cracks in all four tyres.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 66,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cracks in all four tyres.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,812 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside parking brake effort low.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AX03 WRW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AX03 WRW, 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 AX03 WRW registered?

AX03 WRW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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