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LR03 HBN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,080 mi
Last recorded186,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 186,080 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 177,174 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS (INNER-ARMS)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 177,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS (INNER-ARMS)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 152,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,755 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 119,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,701 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge and has small cut in side wall

osf tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,176 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,630 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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LR03 HBN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR03 HBN, 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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What year was LR03 HBN registered?

LR03 HBN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is LR03 HBN safe to buy?

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