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DL-824-RE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,317 mi
Last recorded201,317 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL-824-RE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 201,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 201,309 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DL-824-RE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DL-824-RE, 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

How do I check the history of DL-824-RE?

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What year was DL-824-RE registered?

DL-824-RE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is DL-824-RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL-824-RE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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