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RL03 UCH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,498 mi
Last recorded117,498 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,498 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2013 117,498 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

play in both rear droplinks

slight play in o/s steering

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,297 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,490 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 60,892 miles

both front tyres wairing on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2006 45,860 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 UCH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL03 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

RL03 UCH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is RL03 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UCH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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