MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front tyres feathering on inner edges
hazards double flash when operated
tracking
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight missfire/ injector leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DONE (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (front) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DONE (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight missfire/ injector leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front struts appear to have limit dampening effect
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS03 CVB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 LS03 CVB, 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 LS03 CVB registered?
LS03 CVB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2003.
Is LS03 CVB safe to buy?
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