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E2 DAR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,693 mi
Last recorded134,693 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 134,693 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,781 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,833 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 129,834 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 129,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,249 miles

Stone chip

Pass 28 Mar 2020 118,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear pinion seal leaking

support bracket on rear silencer missing

under trays fitted

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower forward arm bush worn

o/s/f lower forward arm bush worn

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower forward arm bush worn

o/s/f lower forward arm bush worn

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it[outer edge]

rear pinion seal damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,264 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,944 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,376 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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E2 DAR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E2 DAR, 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 E2 DAR registered?

E2 DAR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is E2 DAR safe to buy?

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