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RJ53 WTW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WTW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 145,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 141,173 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brakes not tested due to coil spring broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 134,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2013 125,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,367 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

puncture warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2009 101,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

puncture warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,875 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,942 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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RJ53 WTW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

RJ53 WTW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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