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EF03 BKY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 BKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 159,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 155,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 151,067 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,692 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,729 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 143,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 140,296 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 131,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,043 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,859 miles

Nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls are damaged. (Tyre may have been driven on whilst flat )

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls are damaged. (Tyre may have been driven on whilst flat )

Fail 21 Jul 2008 68,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,891 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 56,739 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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EF03 BKY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF03 BKY, 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 EF03 BKY registered?

EF03 BKY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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