MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cut in n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
offside front brake disc corroded on inner face
slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres lose to legal limit.
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nail in offside rear tyre.
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA52 SWY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RA52 SWY, 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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RA52 SWY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 2003.
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