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BD03 MLY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,150 mi
Last recorded186,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MLY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 186,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 177,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and lower balljoint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and loweer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 177,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (and front) (0.1 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (both sides) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and lower balljoint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and loweer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 167,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 158,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 148,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 148,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 109,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 101,003 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,039 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not great

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,670 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

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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BD03 MLY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD03 MLY, 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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BD03 MLY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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