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RL03 VAA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,147 mi
Last recorded179,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 179,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 179,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 172,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 164,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 158,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,225 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear reg plate light dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

underbody tray and shields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 134,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 67,448 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 VAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAA, 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 RL03 VAA registered?

RL03 VAA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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