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S28 CRG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,887 mi
Last recorded76,887 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 CRG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,832 miles

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

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

air bag light on,brakes tapley tested, offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

air bag light on,brakes tapley tested, offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,679 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brakes tapley tested,sills covered.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,903 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,054 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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S28 CRG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S28 CRG, 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 S28 CRG registered?

S28 CRG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is S28 CRG safe to buy?

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