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RV03 CCE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,173 mi
Last recorded148,173 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 CCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 148,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 134,169 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

play in nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 14 May 2008 134,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 105,988 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all four tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing near limit

Pass 11 May 2006 74,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 74,790 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 CCE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CCE, 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 CCE registered?

RV03 CCE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is RV03 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 CCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV03 CCE have outstanding finance?

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