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EJ52 DWZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under seal to underside

Pass 24 May 2022

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

Fail 24 May 2022

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 174,542 miles

covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,028 miles

offside front shock weak

slight wear in offside rear suspension bush

Pass 26 Oct 2015 160,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 153,313 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 123,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 123,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 108,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,512 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,701 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ52 DWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ52 DWZ, 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 EJ52 DWZ registered?

EJ52 DWZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is EJ52 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 DWZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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