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WG03 WXY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,673 mi
Last recorded205,673 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 WXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 205,673 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 189,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 185,266 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 169,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 133,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 133,668 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 101,669 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)

Slight play in the rear top control arm ball joint.(kds not required)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,745 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG03 WXY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG03 WXY, 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 WG03 WXY registered?

WG03 WXY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WG03 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 WXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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