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ML03 GDY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,639 mi
Last recorded121,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,988 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 109,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,883 miles

engine management light on

rear seat belt clasp centre inoprotive

Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,883 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear seat belt clasp centre inoprotive

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,887 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 70,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,656 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 GDY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML03 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

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

Is ML03 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 GDY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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