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MW52 XOR

2003 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XOR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 140,120 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 140,120 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door panel not fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both fuel pipes badly corroded & damp [need attention]

Fail 23 Mar 2017 134,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both fuel pipes badly corroded & damp [need attention]

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,268 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox damper perishing.

Fail 22 May 2015 113,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,666 miles

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

brake pad worning illumated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad worning illumated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,300 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,300 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 54,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,423 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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MW52 XOR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW52 XOR, 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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MW52 XOR is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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