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S110 RTU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,725 mi
Last recorded67,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 RTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 51,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,608 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,291 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,937 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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S110 RTU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S110 RTU, 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

How do I check the history of S110 RTU?

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What year was S110 RTU registered?

S110 RTU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is S110 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S110 RTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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