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PE53 JEU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,585 miles

All four tyres are worn on the inner edges and the sidewalls heavily perished and split

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the beam patterns and light output is only just acceptable

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,832 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,311 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Both front head lights deteriated

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

Offside Front Tyre split on inner sidewall but not enough to reach the cords

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 111,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front head lights deteriated

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

Offside Front Tyre split on inner sidewall but not enough to reach the cords

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,563 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 90,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,529 miles

osf tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges 245/40/18Y

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,410 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges 245/40/18Y

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,901 miles

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

small knock felt and heard at steering wheel when steering gently shook

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,205 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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PE53 JEU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE53 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 JEU registered?

PE53 JEU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is PE53 JEU safe to buy?

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