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SA03 GCJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,047 mi
Last recorded184,047 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 184,047 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

rear diff bushes slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2017 184,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint straight rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

rear diff bushes slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 174,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 168,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 155,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 149,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 143,095 miles

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

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

both center brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 143,095 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both center brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 99,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wing damaged.

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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SA03 GCJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 GCJ, 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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SA03 GCJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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