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HY03 PJU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 119,987 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,433 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 80,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,967 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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HY03 PJU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY03 PJU, 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 HY03 PJU registered?

HY03 PJU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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