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J222 HUG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,202 mi
Last recorded148,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 HUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,202 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 140,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 140,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 130,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 130,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,334 miles

Nearside 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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J222 HUG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J222 HUG, 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 J222 HUG registered?

J222 HUG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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