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RD03 DKN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,847 miles

N/S/F tyre outter wall damaged no cords showing

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre outter wall damaged no cords showing

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,873 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,828 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,983 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006
Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RD03 DKN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RD03 DKN, 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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What year was RD03 DKN registered?

RD03 DKN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is RD03 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 DKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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