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EK03 ZRG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

254,895 mi
Last recorded254,895 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 254,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 244,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 230,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 214,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 200,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 183,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 163,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,178 miles

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

Offside front Track Rod End gaiter torn.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 139,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front Track Rod End gaiter torn.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 119,070 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner side

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 61,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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EK03 ZRG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK03 ZRG, 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 EK03 ZRG registered?

EK03 ZRG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EK03 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 ZRG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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