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RL03 UAA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 123,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012
Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,672 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,426 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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RL03 UAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL03 UAA, 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 RL03 UAA registered?

RL03 UAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is RL03 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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