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HV03 BFJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 157,419 miles

nsf light lens broken

Pass 11 Mar 2006 120,078 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 120,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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HV03 BFJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV03 BFJ, 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

How do I check the history of HV03 BFJ?

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What year was HV03 BFJ registered?

HV03 BFJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HV03 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 BFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV03 BFJ have outstanding finance?

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