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EG03 KPJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,957 mi
Last recorded159,957 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,038 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe has a leak

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 159,029 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both front exhaust flexi leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,509 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 139,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,371 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,666 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,248 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,806 miles

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

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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EG03 KPJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EG03 KPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 KPJ registered?

EG03 KPJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is EG03 KPJ safe to buy?

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