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ML03 GDA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

156,628 mi
Last recorded156,628 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 156,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 153,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 137,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 125,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 120,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,261 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 111,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 92,141 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight movement in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 81,612 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,856 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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ML03 GDA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 ML03 GDA, 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 ML03 GDA registered?

ML03 GDA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ML03 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 GDA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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