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SO03 WUA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,218 mi
Last recorded200,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 WUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 200,218 miles

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

offside rear brake flexi hose has slight deterioration

wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jun 2015 200,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear brake flexi hose has slight deterioration

wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 187,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 29 May 2014 187,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 30 May 2013 176,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 162,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,496 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 7 Jul 2008 83,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 16 Jul 2007 64,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,924 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO03 WUA, 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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What year was SO03 WUA registered?

SO03 WUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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