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YR03 CET

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,240 mi
Last recorded120,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 120,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour misfiring also (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak and no coolant in bottle smells burnt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,206 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 115,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear bold on inner edge 225/55zr16 99w xl (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Offside rear (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres worn bold on outer edge

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,377 miles

Both tyres worn on inner egdes

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 108,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both tyres worn on inner egdes

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,609 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 93,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,733 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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YR03 CET is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR03 CET, 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 YR03 CET registered?

YR03 CET is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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