2003 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · E39 GRL
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 49,474 km. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 49,474 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E39 GRL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 49,474 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E39 GRL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 BMW 5 Series (E39 GRL) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Cooling System "Explosion"Serious
Plastic radiators, expansion tanks, and water pump impellers fail with age. One overheating event can warp the aluminium head or blow the head gasket on straight-six and V8 models.
- Thrust Arm Bush Failure (50mph Shimmy)Moderate
The front suspension relies on large rubber hydro-bushes in the thrust arms. When these leak or tear, the car develops a severe vibration through the steering wheel.
- ABS Module Failure (Bosch 5.7)Serious
On facelift models, the ABS module is located close to the exhaust manifold. Heat causes the internal wire bonds to fail, killing ABS and Traction Control.
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