MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
299,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
both front tyres worn to excess
exhaust downpipe flexi-joints blowing
o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link worn to excess
n/s/r tyre worn to excess
front and rear tyres worn to excess on edges
both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight wear
Advise: engine undertray fitted
Advise: plastic side skirts fitted
Advise: rear brake pads and discs wearing
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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