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YG03 YFE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,064 mi
Last recorded150,064 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 YFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 150,064 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 150,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 150,061 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON, PADS APPEAR OK.

FRONT TYRES 4MM BUT INNER EDDGES BALDING.

FRONT WINDOW TINTS WILL CAUSE ISSUE WITH AUTHORITIES, BUT NOT AN MOT FAILURE.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 142,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,959 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 131,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 122,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 117,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 111,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007
Fail 9 Nov 2006 92,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 92,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YG03 YFE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG03 YFE, 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 YG03 YFE registered?

YG03 YFE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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