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A9 TJR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TJR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 153,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,318 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,061 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 147,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 134,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 134,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,388 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 95,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,087 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,243 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread band (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,048 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,176 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,234 miles

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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A9 TJR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 A9 TJR, 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.

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A9 TJR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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