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NY03 PKJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,416 mi
Last recorded162,416 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,416 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both sides rear jacking points corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 162,416 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both sides rear jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 161,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 161,255 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 158,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 121,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,847 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket deteriorating

plastic undershields fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,604 miles

bonnet release ( safty catch stiff )

brake worning light stays on

near side front tyre punctured and perrished

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and perrished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

bonnet release ( safty catch stiff )

brake worning light stays on

near side front tyre punctured and perrished

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and perrished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,518 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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NY03 PKJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NY03 PKJ, 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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NY03 PKJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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