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RA03 VOY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

245,219 mi
Last recorded245,219 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 245,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 241,688 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Headlight lenses are detiriated

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has stone chips

Fail 11 Feb 2019 241,688 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Headlight lenses are detiriated

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has stone chips

Pass 16 Feb 2018 232,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 232,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 220,029 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pips are corroded

O/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2016 209,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 209,358 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 196,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres getting low of tread

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

rear diff has slight oil leak

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 12 Feb 2014 183,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 183,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 168,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

snow tyres fitted

windscreen chipped in several places

Pass 20 Feb 2012 139,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 139,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 104,674 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,911 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 74,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 54,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,146 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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RA03 VOY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA03 VOY, 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.

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RA03 VOY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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