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RJ52 AYB

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,108 mi
Last recorded183,108 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 183,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 170,109 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 158,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 151,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 143,468 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 132,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 121,869 miles

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

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

both rear air springs perished

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,137 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear air springs perished

Fail 20 Nov 2009 116,137 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear air springs perished

Pass 21 Nov 2008 105,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,050 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread getting down 2mm

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 72,280 miles

advise nsr tyre worn to limits on edge

advise osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2006 72,280 miles

advise nsr tyre worn to limits on edge

advise osf tyre worn on edge

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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RJ52 AYB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ52 AYB, 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 RJ52 AYB registered?

RJ52 AYB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ52 AYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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