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VN53 JCU

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

near side park brake effort border line very poor

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,380 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 28 Oct 2016 105,431 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,270 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,270 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)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,418 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,418 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 65,165 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,410 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,492 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 42,492 miles

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

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

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 27 Oct 2006 32,116 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 32,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

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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VN53 JCU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN53 JCU, 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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VN53 JCU is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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