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RE03 YCB

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

226,409 mi
Last recorded226,409 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 226,409 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 226,402 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 219,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 218,078 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 215,273 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 204,455 miles

Nearside non Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 195,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 187,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 181,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 176,516 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 21 Apr 2011 158,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 150,670 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 138,343 miles

small chips in front screen all over

Fail 5 Mar 2009 138,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,675 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YCB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RE03 YCB, 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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RE03 YCB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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