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V18 RMS

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,666 mi
Last recorded146,666 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 RMS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 146,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 146,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,718 miles

Oil leak engine area very oily ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been cleaned and coated not allowing proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine area very oily ()

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,394 miles

oil leak at engine area and rear diff

Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,394 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at engine area and rear diff

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,959 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 58,959 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

brake warning light on

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,565 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 56,560 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut in but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,595 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,578 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,104 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,104 miles

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

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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V18 RMS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V18 RMS, 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 V18 RMS registered?

V18 RMS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is V18 RMS safe to buy?

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