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UCZ 9193

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,182 mi
Last recorded128,182 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 9193
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 128,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear outer sidelight not working

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2018 128,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear outer sidelight not working

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 121,034 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side-wall deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2016 116,797 miles

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 83,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,957 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 59,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,511 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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UCZ 9193 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UCZ 9193, 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 UCZ 9193 registered?

UCZ 9193 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is UCZ 9193 safe to buy?

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