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2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VPN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 125,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 123,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,552 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,123 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 120,123 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light on dash illuminated.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and slight cracks to tread.

o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 50,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,453 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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VO03 VPN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VO03 VPN, 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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VO03 VPN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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