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BJ52 ZNX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,257 mi
Last recorded168,257 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 168,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 168,247 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 155,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 155,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar link lower joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake is worn thin on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low cause if lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn thin on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low cause of lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 139,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,022 miles

handbrake efficiency just passes

Fail 31 May 2016 131,018 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency just passes

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 70,405 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ52 ZNX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ52 ZNX, 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 BJ52 ZNX registered?

BJ52 ZNX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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