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RJ53 EEZ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,851 mi
Last recorded197,851 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EEZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 197,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

centre rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre inner wall has damage, ply/cord not exposed

Fail 23 Jan 2018 197,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

centre rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre inner wall has damage, ply/cord not exposed

Pass 27 Jan 2017 182,915 miles

both rear tyres have inner edge tread wear

centre rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not indspected

Fail 26 Jan 2017 182,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres have inner edge tread wear

centre rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not indspected

Pass 15 Jan 2016 169,310 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 14 Jan 2016 169,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Pass 7 Jan 2015 152,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2015 152,377 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[both] nearside front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

offside rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside [front to rear] brake pipes hidden behind under body covers so not inspected

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 29 Oct 2012 125,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside [front to rear] brake pipes hidden behind under body covers so not inspected

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 24 Oct 2012 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Wettness on gearbox sump

Pass 17 Sep 2011 113,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,175 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 83,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,081 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full undersheild fitted to vehicle

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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RJ53 EEZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ53 EEZ, 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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What year was RJ53 EEZ registered?

RJ53 EEZ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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