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LM03 VJF

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,921 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,197 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,527 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 VJF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJF, 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 LM03 VJF?

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What year was LM03 VJF registered?

LM03 VJF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is LM03 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 VJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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