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Y12 DJC

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,415 mi
Last recorded205,415 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 DJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 205,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 205,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 200,553 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 200,553 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 195,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 187,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 178,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 177,998 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 170,188 miles

Oil leak

diff oil around nearside rear hub area

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 162,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 144,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 142,542 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 117,140 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,600 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,614 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,663 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 35,609 miles

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

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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Y12 DJC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y12 DJC, 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 Y12 DJC registered?

Y12 DJC is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is Y12 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 DJC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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