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P11 PSU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 PSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 112,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,263 miles

Offside Rear floor pan damaged and hitting fuel tank

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,917 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,716 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,463 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,457 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 32,436 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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P11 PSU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P11 PSU, 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 P11 PSU registered?

P11 PSU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is P11 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 PSU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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