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BM03 EVE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 EVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,950 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 126,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 119,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 119,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 107,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,069 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 96,001 miles

none standard wheels and tyres fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2010 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

none standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,730 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 74,484 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 74,484 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,849 miles

front pads low

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BM03 EVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BM03 EVE, 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 BM03 EVE registered?

BM03 EVE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BM03 EVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM03 EVE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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