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P9 MGN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,457 mi
Last recorded62,457 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 MGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,457 miles

front tyres approaching limits on outer edges 245/45/17

n/s/rear tyre approaching limits on inner edge. 254/45/17

o/s/rear tyre on limits on inner edge 245/45/17

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 28,203 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,385 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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P9 MGN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P9 MGN, 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 P9 MGN registered?

P9 MGN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is P9 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 MGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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