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SA03 ROH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

249,139 mi
Last recorded249,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ROH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 249,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 223,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 212,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 211,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 129,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,554 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 125,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 118,116 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,270 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,267 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 108,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,312 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,640 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,314 miles

both front tyres wearing on the shoulders.

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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SA03 ROH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA03 ROH, 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 SA03 ROH registered?

SA03 ROH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SA03 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ROH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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