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VCZ 2268

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,345 mi
Last recorded176,345 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 2268
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 176,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 176,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 173,001 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear outer cv boot worn

windscreen crack

Pass 18 Jun 2022 169,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 156,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 156,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,785 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 90,784 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,804 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,803 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,105 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 138,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 121,857 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,167 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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VCZ 2268 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VCZ 2268, 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 VCZ 2268 registered?

VCZ 2268 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is VCZ 2268 safe to buy?

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