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VN03 NBG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,645 mi
Last recorded196,645 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 196,645 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Sides INNER ENDS (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

F Brakes jeders

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 195,413 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 176,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 176,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 167,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 158,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,203 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi joints, not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,566 miles

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

all windows have tinting film applied

Pass 2 Jun 2008 124,158 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 124,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2007 104,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2007 104,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 78,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN03 NBG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN03 NBG, 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 VN03 NBG registered?

VN03 NBG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 NBG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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