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RA03 XPR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,588 mi
Last recorded56,588 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XPR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 56,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,509 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 XPR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPR, 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 RA03 XPR?

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What year was RA03 XPR registered?

RA03 XPR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is RA03 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 XPR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA03 XPR have outstanding finance?

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