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BJ03 UZS

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,627 mi
Last recorded215,627 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 215,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 215,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 204,650 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 204,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 179,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 160,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body sill

Fail 17 Apr 2012 141,124 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 141,124 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 131,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 131,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 121,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 121,217 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 121,217 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight blue smoke at idle.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,355 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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BJ03 UZS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ03 UZS, 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 BJ03 UZS registered?

BJ03 UZS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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