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YJ52 PUN

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 PUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 128,739 miles

Both rear tyres and off side front tyres are on legal limit, front discs are lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2007 118,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 118,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,185 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 66,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YJ52 PUN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ52 PUN, 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 YJ52 PUN registered?

YJ52 PUN is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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