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C5 BMB

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,423 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF HUB SEALS LEAKING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 3 Feb 2026 74,422 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF HUB SEALS LEAKING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,836 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,158 miles

back of vehicle and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,040 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,458 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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C5 BMB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 BMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 BMB registered?

C5 BMB is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is C5 BMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BMB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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