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SV03 NYX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,903 mi
Last recorded134,903 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 134,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 134,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,306 miles

both front tyres feathered on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2015 124,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,146 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,601 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 103,009 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 103,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,086 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,304 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on tread bars

slight play in rear axle lower arm pins both sides

Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,907 miles

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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SV03 NYX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SV03 NYX, 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 SV03 NYX registered?

SV03 NYX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SV03 NYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 NYX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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