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K15 GWA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 GWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 160,783 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 160,767 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 154,006 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 154,006 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 133,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 124,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 113,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,595 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,654 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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K15 GWA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K15 GWA, 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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K15 GWA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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