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LM03 OOV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,817 mi
Last recorded120,817 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 113,103 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,399 miles

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

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

handbrake effort on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,586 miles

borderline effort nearside handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,799 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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LM03 OOV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM03 OOV, 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 LM03 OOV registered?

LM03 OOV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LM03 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 OOV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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