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LR03 HGF

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

161,779 mi
Last recorded161,779 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 161,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2024 161,778 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 150,882 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 143,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 143,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,036 miles

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

nsr drop link is worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,510 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres are worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres are worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,658 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2016 115,003 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 115,000 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes along floor and into rear flexi-hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,057 miles

Headlightsand front fog lights flicker on when all lights are switched off, HID kits fitted to headlights and led bulbs fitted to fog lights

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,057 miles

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

Headlightsand front fog lights flicker on when all lights are switched off, HID kits fitted to headlights and led bulbs fitted to fog lights

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,262 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,262 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 58,399 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,711 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 46,711 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,979 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,457 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 HGF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HGF, 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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LR03 HGF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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