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LT03 MGV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 MGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,271 miles

small engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2024 129,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture [by fuel tank] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

plastic panel loose underneath drivers side front

small engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,858 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,857 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 121,375 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,540 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,540 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,218 miles

theo/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

theo/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,685 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 19,078 miles

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

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 MGV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

LT03 MGV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is LT03 MGV safe to buy?

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