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RD03 DYJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,653 mi
Last recorded184,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 184,653 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 172,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 115,518 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,607 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,921 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,222 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,074 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,074 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,278 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 DYJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RD03 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

RD03 DYJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for RD03 DYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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