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RX52 NEJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,132 mi
Last recorded175,132 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 175,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 161,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 133,487 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,854 miles

HANDBRAKE PERCENTAGE AT 18% MINIMUM ALLOWED 16%. †PARKING PERMIT STICKER ENCROACHING ABOVE 40MM IN THE REST OF THE SWEPT AREA OF ZONE A !!!

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RX52 NEJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX52 NEJ, 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

How do I check the history of RX52 NEJ?

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What year was RX52 NEJ registered?

RX52 NEJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is RX52 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NEJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 NEJ have outstanding finance?

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