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R5 GEN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,069 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,047 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 14 Nov 2007 35,046 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,103 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 20,096 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on limit

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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R5 GEN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R5 GEN, 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

How do I check the history of R5 GEN?

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What year was R5 GEN registered?

R5 GEN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is R5 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 GEN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 GEN have outstanding finance?

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