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DF03 BKN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,820 mi
Last recorded134,820 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,820 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 134,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 128,003 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 119,729 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

multiple undershields fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2010 119,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

multiple undershields fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,176 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,047 miles

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

front disc worn

slight crack to n/s/f headlight bracket

Fail 27 Nov 2008 92,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disc worn

slight crack to n/s/f headlight bracket

Pass 14 Dec 2007 79,161 miles

engine oil slightly down

windscreen washers poor water flow

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,905 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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DF03 BKN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF03 BKN, 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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DF03 BKN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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