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PL51 NNT

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,774 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,995 miles

ADVISE SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,849 miles

ADVISE SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,882 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,723 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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PL51 NNT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL51 NNT, 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 PL51 NNT registered?

PL51 NNT is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PL51 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 NNT shows 12 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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