MOT reliability
Bmw 503 se auto
1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw 503 se auto vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 503 se auto has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 147,200 miles.
1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
6,525
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 503 se auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 503 se auto MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering2%
Bmw 503 se auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Bmw 503 se auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 503 se auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- front brake pads weareing low. (2 times)
- nearside front rubber jacking point missing. (2 times)
- engine oil loss. (2 times)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- engine cover and under trays fitted (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
Bmw 503 se auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 147,200 |
Bmw 503 se auto reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw 503 se auto vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 503 se auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a); Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Bmw 503 se auto in our data has covered around
147,200 miles.
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