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EW03 NWU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 74,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,383 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,896 miles

Dash display faulty.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,549 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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EW03 NWU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EW03 NWU, 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 EW03 NWU registered?

EW03 NWU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is EW03 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 NWU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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