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WN03 GHY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,391 mi
Last recorded191,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 GHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 191,391 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 191,391 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 191,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 181,035 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal is cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2024 180,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel and slightly soft

fuel cap rubber seal is cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2023 175,703 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 171,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 171,196 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 166,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 158,964 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 140,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 119,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,332 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,453 miles

cut in n/side front outer wall of tyre not down to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 28 Feb 2007 55,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,619 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 42,619 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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WN03 GHY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WN03 GHY, 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 WN03 GHY registered?

WN03 GHY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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