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R500 BAL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 BAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,742 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 79,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,247 miles

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,092 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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R500 BAL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R500 BAL, 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 R500 BAL registered?

R500 BAL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is R500 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 BAL shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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