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RD03 FMU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,069 mi
Last recorded187,069 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 FMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 187,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 172,698 miles

Accident damage to front bumper n/s and o/s.

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 172,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Accident damage to front bumper n/s and o/s.

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 144,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2010 102,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,922 miles

both rear tyre treads close to limit....

rear brake discs worn....

wipers smear....

Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads close to limit....

rear brake discs worn....

wipers smear....

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,050 miles

rattle from cat.....

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,214 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 FMU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 RD03 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

RD03 FMU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is RD03 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 FMU 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.

Does RD03 FMU have outstanding finance?

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