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S5 JCA

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,063 mi
Last recorded158,063 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 158,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 144,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 119,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,236 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded away from fixing points

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,039 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,337 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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S5 JCA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S5 JCA, 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 S5 JCA registered?

S5 JCA is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is S5 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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