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CA52 HNK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 164,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018
Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 145,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 136,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar d bush slightlyworn nail on nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 136,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar d bush slightlyworn nail on nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 127,219 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,483 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

judder on both rear parking brakes during roller brake tester

Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

judder on both rear parking brakes during roller brake tester

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,254 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,205 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,205 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006

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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CA52 HNK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CA52 HNK, 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 CA52 HNK registered?

CA52 HNK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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The MOT history for CA52 HNK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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