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RA52 RKX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,376 mi
Last recorded70,376 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 RKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,785 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 52,765 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RA52 RKX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA52 RKX, 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 RA52 RKX?

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What year was RA52 RKX registered?

RA52 RKX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is RA52 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 RKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA52 RKX have outstanding finance?

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