CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ03 NXS

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,944 mi
Last recorded149,944 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 149,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear fuel pipes ()

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 149,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear fuel pipes ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 141,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,646 miles

Engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 98,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,195 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ03 NXS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ03 NXS, 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

How do I check the history of YJ03 NXS?

You can check the full history of YJ03 NXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ03 NXS registered?

YJ03 NXS is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YJ03 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 NXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ03 NXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ03 NXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.