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LL52 BSX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

190,796 mi
Last recorded190,796 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 BSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 190,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 179,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 172,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 171,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake needs attension

Pass 27 Jan 2020 168,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort just met

Pass 18 Feb 2019 163,432 miles

handbrake effort just met

Pass 30 Jan 2018 158,642 miles

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

both front tyres have started cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 158,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres have started cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 154,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 148,235 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2016 148,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2015 144,672 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 138,998 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 138,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 135,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 131,958 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 128,710 miles

(1) Both rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 124,031 miles

(2) Both rear anti roll bar outer link arms worn close to limit.

(5) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 120,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 114,809 miles

(6) Rear anti roll bar outer link arms worn slightly.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 93,749 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES IN PLACES

INNER SIDE OF N/S REAR DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jan 2006 91,096 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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LL52 BSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LL52 BSX, 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 LL52 BSX registered?

LL52 BSX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 2003.

Is LL52 BSX safe to buy?

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