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BF03 GNN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GNN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded t rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 151,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 149,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,467 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 131,465 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 122,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 122,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,728 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,430 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge 2mm 225/55/16 95w avon

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge 2mm

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres worn inside edges 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge 2mm 225/55/16 95w avon

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge 2mm

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres worn inside edges 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,338 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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BF03 GNN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 GNN, 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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BF03 GNN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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