2003 BMW 5 Series 2.9L Diesel · N11 RCY
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 186,545 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N11 RCY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 186,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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N11 RCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 5 Series (N11 RCY) between October 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
N11 RCY Mileage History
- 12/10/2023180,848 mi
- 15/10/2024186,545 mi+5,697 mi
Average of roughly 5,640 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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