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S30 DNO

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,725 mi
Last recorded187,725 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 DNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 187,725 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 183,477 miles

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 4 Sep 2021 182,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 164,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 140,502 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

prop shaft rubber donut worn

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,444 miles

Front prop shaft rubber donut worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 137,444 miles

Front prop shaft rubber donut worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 95,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2011 85,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,766 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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S30 DNO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S30 DNO, 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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S30 DNO is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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