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YB52 OJP

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 OJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 130,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,753 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 124,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp running lights flash (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,687 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 118,683 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,722 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,841 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,375 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,018 miles

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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YB52 OJP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB52 OJP, 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 YB52 OJP registered?

YB52 OJP is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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