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EF52 XTH

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,541 mi
Last recorded268,541 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 XTH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 268,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 239,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pipes corrodd

front wipers deteriorated

minor oil leak

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 239,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pipes corrodd

front wipers deteriorated

minor oil leak

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 227,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror deteriorated

front and rear brakke pipes corroded

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 227,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror deteriorated

front and rear brakke pipes corroded

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2013 215,987 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit advise replacment

slight exhaust leak from front flexi section

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 201,751 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 201,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 183,858 miles

signs of wear on both the rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2012 183,858 miles

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

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

signs of wear on both the rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2011 160,902 miles

some play ni o/s/f inner track rod joint

Fail 29 Jan 2011 160,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play ni o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 141,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 141,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 121,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,333 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,488 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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EF52 XTH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EF52 XTH, 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 EF52 XTH registered?

EF52 XTH is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EF52 XTH safe to buy?

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