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NC52 CFK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,917 mi
Last recorded166,917 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 CFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 166,917 miles

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 148,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 148,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 129,862 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted not alllowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 9 May 2011 129,862 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted not alllowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 121,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 108,556 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 94,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 89,741 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NC52 CFK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NC52 CFK, 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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NC52 CFK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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