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HS03 NNM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,720 mi
Last recorded192,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,720 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 192,719 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 179,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield loose

both rear disc faces rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2015 169,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 169,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in osf rack or rack arm

Pass 9 Jul 2014 157,905 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 157,904 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

slight free play at o/s/f steering

Pass 4 Jul 2013 147,388 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 141,386 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,430 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,437 miles

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

rear discs poor

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 51,678 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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HS03 NNM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS03 NNM, 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 HS03 NNM registered?

HS03 NNM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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