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JWH 452

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWH 452
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 172,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 164,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 153,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,582 miles

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2011 127,131 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

srs light on

Fail 18 Jun 2011 127,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 78,874 miles

Brake wear warning on, no apparent significant pad wear

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,694 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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JWH 452 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWH 452, 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 JWH 452 registered?

JWH 452 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is JWH 452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWH 452 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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