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NB03 BZM

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,287 mi
Last recorded142,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 142,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 142,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,251 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front metal brake pipes surface rusted in places

Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 123,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims to underside of body and sills at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2021 123,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to sills and underside of body at time of test

Fail 28 May 2021 123,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear neat fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to sills and underside of body at time of test

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,075 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 118,034 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 61,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,566 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 53,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stop light inoprative

Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 27,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,922 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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NB03 BZM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NB03 BZM, 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 NB03 BZM registered?

NB03 BZM is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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