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HT03 DHD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,283 mi
Last recorded166,283 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 166,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 155,309 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 155,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 147,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 147,051 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 135,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 135,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 123,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 123,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 106,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 106,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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HT03 DHD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HT03 DHD, 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 HT03 DHD registered?

HT03 DHD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is HT03 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 DHD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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