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BP03 JYV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,725 mi
Last recorded175,725 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 175,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 156,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 156,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 137,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 137,069 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,700 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,521 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 76,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 45,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,854 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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BP03 JYV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP03 JYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 JYV registered?

BP03 JYV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BP03 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 JYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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