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RV03 AMX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,077 mi
Last recorded174,077 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 174,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 174,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 162,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 162,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 144,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 144,633 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 130,321 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 130,321 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 114,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 113,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,714 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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RV03 AMX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV03 AMX, 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 RV03 AMX registered?

RV03 AMX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is RV03 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 AMX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV03 AMX have outstanding finance?

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