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D666 TSW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

165,210 mi
Last recorded165,210 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD666 TSW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 165,210 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 152,491 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 152,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 139,010 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,928 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,913 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 91,913 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,162 miles

advise front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,581 miles

advise front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,579 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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D666 TSW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D666 TSW, 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 D666 TSW registered?

D666 TSW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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