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RN52 WUM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WUM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,177 miles

o/s outer sill rear corrosion hole

Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,351 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,282 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Oct 2016 97,282 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,224 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,630 miles

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

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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RN52 WUM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RN52 WUM, 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 RN52 WUM registered?

RN52 WUM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is RN52 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 WUM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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