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LY03 GEJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 GEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2024 93,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,867 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,193 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 16 Jun 2008 57,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,134 miles

n/srear tyre sidewall damaged not exposing cords. nails in n/s rear tyre treads

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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LY03 GEJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY03 GEJ, 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 LY03 GEJ registered?

LY03 GEJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is LY03 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 GEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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