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OW03 RMZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 102,900 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,080 miles

Both rear tyres are devoid of tread on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,487 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 18 Jul 2011 58,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,376 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 1 Jul 2008 41,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,702 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OW03 RMZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW03 RMZ, 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 OW03 RMZ registered?

OW03 RMZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is OW03 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 RMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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