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M5 AUO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,778 mi
Last recorded155,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 155,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 152,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 144,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 122,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,078 miles

front and rear discs wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2011 109,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,690 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,495 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,269 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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M5 AUO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M5 AUO, 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 M5 AUO registered?

M5 AUO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is M5 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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