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FT03 CEY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 CEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,649 miles

Parking Brake Just Met

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,730 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,072 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,332 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front wiper blades

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,332 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,141 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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FT03 CEY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT03 CEY, 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 FT03 CEY registered?

FT03 CEY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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