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PX03 YSG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YSG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,360 miles

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

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

both front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 114,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 114,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 111,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 103,681 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal, anti - slip rubber missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,098 miles

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

clutch pedal, anti - slip rubber missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 66,879 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PX03 YSG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX03 YSG, 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 PX03 YSG registered?

PX03 YSG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is PX03 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 YSG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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