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ST03 SUA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,683 mi
Last recorded148,683 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 SUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 147,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance is low

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 145,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust down pipe support brackett broken

n/s/r handbrake =87/ o/s/r handbrake=223

n/s/r wheel noisey on rotation[brake ]

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2014 145,023 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust down pipe support brackett broken

n/s/r handbrake =87/ o/s/r handbrake=223

n/s/r wheel noisey on rotation[brake ]

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 127,499 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 127,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 118,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 107,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 95,735 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 95,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,059 miles

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

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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ST03 SUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST03 SUA, 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 ST03 SUA registered?

ST03 SUA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is ST03 SUA safe to buy?

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