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H7 DKK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

266,778 mi
Last recorded266,778 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 DKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 266,778 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 255,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 241,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r handbrake effort

Pass 4 Oct 2022 231,039 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 222,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 222,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. no catallitic converter (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 212,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 194,022 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 194,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 182,446 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 165,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 155,479 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 144,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 144,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 132,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,687 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 80,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,798 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,757 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 46,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,549 miles

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

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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H7 DKK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H7 DKK, 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 H7 DKK registered?

H7 DKK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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