MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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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.
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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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