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P222 LOW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,652 mi
Last recorded198,652 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 LOW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 198,652 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 196,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 195,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 194,373 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 189,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 189,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 181,920 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 173,788 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 162,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 162,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 152,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 142,386 miles

rear tyres cracking on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 142,386 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 132,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,282 miles

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

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)

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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P222 LOW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P222 LOW, 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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P222 LOW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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