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SO03 UVR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,901 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 45,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,513 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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SO03 UVR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO03 UVR, 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 SO03 UVR?

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What year was SO03 UVR registered?

SO03 UVR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SO03 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 UVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO03 UVR have outstanding finance?

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