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WP52 JVG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 JVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,025 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 82,021 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 80,480 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,608 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,080 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2006 39,606 miles

power steering rack weeping from o/s arm

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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WP52 JVG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP52 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP52 JVG registered?

WP52 JVG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is WP52 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 JVG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP52 JVG have outstanding finance?

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