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LN03 YGX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,775 mi
Last recorded193,775 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 YGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 193,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 187,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 179,908 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 171,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 162,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 149,477 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 149,477 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 139,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,266 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 117,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,882 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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LN03 YGX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green 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 LN03 YGX, 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 LN03 YGX registered?

LN03 YGX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LN03 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 YGX 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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