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M500 KAA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,791 mi
Last recorded146,791 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 146,791 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

General wear to rear suspension / subframe bushes but not considered excessive

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

Vehicle is fitted with plastic undertrays, engine and sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,865 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,280 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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M500 KAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M500 KAA, 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 M500 KAA registered?

M500 KAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is M500 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 KAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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