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PL03 MVA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,541 mi
Last recorded108,541 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 MVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,948 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 83,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,831 miles

Slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,821 miles

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

Slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill, n/s/f tyre at 3mm.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,569 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing minimum (wearing on inside).

Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,569 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre nearing minimum (wearing on inside).

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,382 miles

Nearside front tyre near the limit on inside.

Rear discs starting to corrode on inside.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,548 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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PL03 MVA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL03 MVA, 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.

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What year was PL03 MVA registered?

PL03 MVA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is PL03 MVA safe to buy?

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