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RE03 YBF

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,511 mi
Last recorded87,511 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,511 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,085 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,572 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 72,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

advise front discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,883 miles

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

o/s rear tyre just in legal limits

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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RE03 YBF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE03 YBF, 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 RE03 YBF registered?

RE03 YBF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is RE03 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 YBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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