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YE52 CUE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 CUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,312 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 91,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure fixing missing to down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail oil leaking from internal bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail oil leaking from bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front anti roll bar very corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,430 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,571 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,040 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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YE52 CUE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YE52 CUE, 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 YE52 CUE registered?

YE52 CUE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is YE52 CUE safe to buy?

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