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S888 JSK

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JSK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,131 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2012 85,836 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,854 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,854 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,000 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully test belt

Fail 19 Jul 2006 18,000 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully test belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S888 JSK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S888 JSK, 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 S888 JSK registered?

S888 JSK is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is S888 JSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 JSK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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