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RD03 DXM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 161,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 161,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 144,137 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,137 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 130,563 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 130,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,141 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,141 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,551 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on the inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,413 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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RD03 DXM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXM, 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 RD03 DXM registered?

RD03 DXM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is RD03 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 DXM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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