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ST03 VWR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,429 mi
Last recorded173,429 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VWR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 173,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 157,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,212 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 131,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,033 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,656 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VWR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST03 VWR, 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 ST03 VWR?

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What year was ST03 VWR registered?

ST03 VWR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is ST03 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 VWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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