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C2 ECY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,393 mi
Last recorded199,393 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 ECY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 199,393 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2016 191,226 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 187,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 175,255 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly inner shoulder tread getting low

undersde of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,880 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to inspect fuel cap.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,257 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,801 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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C2 ECY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C2 ECY, 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 C2 ECY registered?

C2 ECY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is C2 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 ECY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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