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RG03 CVM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 92,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 92,322 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 71,592 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,233 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2020 61,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes in front of fuel tank

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes in front of fuel tank

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint boot split

o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint boot split

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,104 miles

damp around metal fuel pipes

play in both rear drop links

play in offside front drop link

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,520 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

front brake discs corroeded really badley on inside edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,553 miles

both front brake discs corroeded on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,781 miles

rear number plate starting to detorate

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,760 miles

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

rear tyres perished.cut in offside front tyre.all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,969 miles

small damage to left rear tyre outer sidewall

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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RG03 CVM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RG03 CVM, 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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What year was RG03 CVM registered?

RG03 CVM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is RG03 CVM safe to buy?

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