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MJ52 DWV

2003 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

212,596 mi
Last recorded212,596 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 DWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 212,596 miles

all four tyres worn low / perished

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 211,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 207,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 200,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 191,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 183,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 182,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 179,023 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 23 Nov 2017 177,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 171,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 161,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 153,882 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 149,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,655 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 120,605 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air freshner on int. mirror

general wear on all discs

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over parts of cars underside

slight play/wear in n/s/r susp.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 98,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,124 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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MJ52 DWV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MJ52 DWV, 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 MJ52 DWV registered?

MJ52 DWV is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for MJ52 DWV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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