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S55 WHL

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,764 mi
Last recorded159,764 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 WHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 159,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x two (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x two (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x two (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 158,878 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 158,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 157,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 152,323 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 152,323 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,254 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,230 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 139,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,418 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of the car ,lower front inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 123,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of the car ,lower front inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,097 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears also greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front x2 springs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 87,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,318 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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S55 WHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S55 WHL, 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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S55 WHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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