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AO03 JCY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,082 mi
Last recorded164,082 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 164,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 164,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 151,885 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 151,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 139,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 139,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 126,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2010 126,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 120,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 120,752 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008 115,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 115,166 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 104,375 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 104,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 91,054 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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AO03 JCY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 JCY, 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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What year was AO03 JCY registered?

AO03 JCY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 JCY safe to buy?

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