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FE03 JWP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,045 mi
Last recorded185,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 JWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 185,045 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 169,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 159,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 159,333 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 139,184 miles

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

brake pad wear light illuminated

Fail 22 Jan 2009 139,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad wear light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2008 120,460 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 120,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 10 Feb 2007 90,822 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 90,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,165 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 65,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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FE03 JWP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FE03 JWP, 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

How do I check the history of FE03 JWP?

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What year was FE03 JWP registered?

FE03 JWP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 JWP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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