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MM52 KKB

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 KKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,307 miles

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

engine oil leak

play in steering steering Rack

Fail 24 Jan 2019 108,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe brake carrier bolt (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Prop shaft bolts to differential (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

play in steering steering Rack

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,403 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,431 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load Will not lock in (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2016 96,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension arms perished

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal perished and cracked

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension arms perished

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal perished and cracked

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,391 miles

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

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

both front & rear brake disc corroded on on brake faces

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,490 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,080 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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MM52 KKB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM52 KKB, 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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MM52 KKB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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