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RA52 UBW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

434,149 mi
Last recorded434,149 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 UBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 434,149 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 160,106 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,106 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2013 187,980 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2012 172,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 156,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 135,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 119,817 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 15 Mar 2008 105,076 miles

front brake discs worn and on minimum thickness, replacement will be required soon

front brake imbalance is 11%

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded/pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,188 miles

slight play felt in steering rack during rock test , no excessive play/wear seen on turning plates

slight uneven braking to front and rear footbrake

Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play felt in steering rack during rock test , no excessive play/wear seen on turning plates

slight uneven braking to front and rear footbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,494 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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RA52 UBW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA52 UBW, 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 RA52 UBW registered?

RA52 UBW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RA52 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 UBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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