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NU03 PXT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,718 mi
Last recorded189,718 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 PXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2013 189,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 177,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

x2 front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 149,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 147,506 miles

N/S O/S front and rear brake disc(S) slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 142,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 90,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,988 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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NU03 PXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NU03 PXT, 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 NU03 PXT registered?

NU03 PXT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is NU03 PXT safe to buy?

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