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YM52 YYG

2003 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,723 mi
Last recorded199,723 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 YYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 199,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 185,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 170,326 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 170,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 157,850 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 157,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 30,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YM52 YYG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YM52 YYG, 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 YM52 YYG registered?

YM52 YYG is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is YM52 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 YYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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