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RV03 DHL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 DHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,030 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear side sills corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 127,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 125,555 miles

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,755 miles

Offside differential seal leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine (slight) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,313 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,035 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 21,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DHL, 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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RV03 DHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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