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VE03 KUU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 KUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 156,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill covered with plastic (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 138,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm at the rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm at the rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 127,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,837 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 123,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 101,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 101,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 74,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,698 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 62,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,391 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,324 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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VE03 KUU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VE03 KUU, 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 VE03 KUU registered?

VE03 KUU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is VE03 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 KUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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