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DK03 LJU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,923 mi
Last recorded158,923 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 158,922 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 146,645 miles

Fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust blowing at flexi pipes.

Fail 21 May 2019 146,645 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Offside repeater lens missing.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust blowing at flexi pipes.

Handbrake effort low both sides.

Pass 21 May 2018 137,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2018 137,865 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,910 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 122,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,972 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,827 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,798 miles

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

front number plate slightly cracked

ns/os rear suspention arm bushes perishing

os front strutt damp

rear number plate perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,712 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,406 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s a o/s rear suspension top front arms slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,206 miles

Front & Rear pads soon

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,902 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

N/S & O/S rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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DK03 LJU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK03 LJU, 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 DK03 LJU registered?

DK03 LJU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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