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LV52 TRX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 TRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f track rod end has been heated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 137,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f track rod end has been heated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,306 miles

Advise tyre warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,873 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 109,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,986 miles

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

O/S/F fog light not working

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2007 64,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,995 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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LV52 TRX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV52 TRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV52 TRX registered?

LV52 TRX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is LV52 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 TRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV52 TRX have outstanding finance?

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