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NJ03 RCZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,961 mi
Last recorded45,961 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 RCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,245 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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NJ03 RCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ03 RCZ, 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 NJ03 RCZ registered?

NJ03 RCZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is NJ03 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 RCZ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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