MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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.
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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?
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