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VK03 JGF

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 141,451 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met (16%) may require adjustment

Fail 22 May 2019 141,451 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met (16%) may require adjustment

Pass 22 May 2018 128,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded and juddering

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 128,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded and juddering

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2017 117,631 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 106,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,450 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear to front tyres -- wear to rear brake pads - n/s near limit

Pass 16 May 2014 86,018 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in n/s rear suspension bush

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,317 miles

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

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

n/s rear tie bar - wear in end joint

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,833 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,454 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,483 miles

Both front tyres sre at 2mm - Worn on edges

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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VK03 JGF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc 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 VK03 JGF, 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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VK03 JGF is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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