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LT03 LYG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,183 mi
Last recorded162,183 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 162,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,300 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

lower arm bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2013 152,243 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 132,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mark on screen

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,068 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 129,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,080 miles

rear dif as slight niose

Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,080 miles

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

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

rear dif as slight niose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,639 miles

front bumper damaged o/s

slight exhaust blow both front catalysts

Fail 11 Mar 2008 99,639 miles

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

front bumper damaged o/s

slight exhaust blow both front catalysts

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,101 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 70,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LT03 LYG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT03 LYG, 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 LT03 LYG registered?

LT03 LYG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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