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WF03 OKP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,568 mi
Last recorded173,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 OKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 173,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 153,963 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 146,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 139,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,547 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 93,547 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 70,874 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 47,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 31,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake warning light on

front tyres worn on the edges

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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WF03 OKP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF03 OKP, 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 WF03 OKP registered?

WF03 OKP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is WF03 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 OKP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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