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BN03 HVW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

299,543 mi
Last recorded299,543 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 299,543 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 287,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 287,547 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 265,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 247,663 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 233,631 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 233,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 222,465 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 222,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 212,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 203,220 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

exhaust downpipe flexi-joints blowing

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link worn to excess

Pass 8 Jul 2010 189,900 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 1 Jul 2009 176,291 miles

front and rear tyres worn to excess on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 163,106 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight wear

Pass 18 Jul 2007 118,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,483 miles

Advise: engine undertray fitted

Advise: plastic side skirts fitted

Advise: rear brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 2 May 2006 47,483 miles

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

Advise: both front tyres worn too 2mm on the outside edges

Advise: engine undertray fitted

Advise: plastic side skirts fitted

Advise: rear brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,158 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 27 Mar 2006 47,158 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BN03 HVW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN03 HVW, 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 BN03 HVW registered?

BN03 HVW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is BN03 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 HVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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