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WD03 XUE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,101 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,770 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,986 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear & offside rear upper front & rear track control arms have play

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is wearing heviley on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,987 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing heviley on the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,581 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,215 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,984 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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WD03 XUE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD03 XUE, 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 WD03 XUE registered?

WD03 XUE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is WD03 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 XUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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