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CU03 OWK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011
Pass 12 May 2010 158,765 miles

Airbag light on.

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 134,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 108,460 miles

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

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

both screen washers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,395 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,658 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 58,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light on for brake warning

many wires chewed trough under bonnet

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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CU03 OWK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU03 OWK, 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 CU03 OWK registered?

CU03 OWK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CU03 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 OWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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