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PN03 OBG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,815 mi
Last recorded85,815 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 OBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,815 miles

Customer has permanently disconnected Centre brake light at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,854 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 21 Apr 2006 54,755 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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PN03 OBG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN03 OBG, 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 PN03 OBG registered?

PN03 OBG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is PN03 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 OBG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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