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T40 BAD

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 BAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,755 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very low in tread strong advise

service light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rear inner lower track control arm bushes worn

both front, front inner lower track control arm bushes worn strong advise

both rear tyres low tread strong advise

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,099 miles

both rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,885 miles

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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T40 BAD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T40 BAD, 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 T40 BAD registered?

T40 BAD is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is T40 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 BAD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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