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CK03 PVN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,069 mi
Last recorded158,069 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 PVN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pads warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2020 152,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,408 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has had an abrasion to inner side wall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 136,917 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 136,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 133,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,087 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 120,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 103,646 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,950 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 69,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

three child seats fitted in rear not alowing a full inspection of all three rear adult seat belts

Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

three child seats fitted in rear not alowing a full inspection of all three rear adult seat belts

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,027 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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CK03 PVN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK03 PVN, 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 CK03 PVN registered?

CK03 PVN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is CK03 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 PVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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