MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
under trays and engine covers fitted
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
Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded front to rear
Engine covers and under trays fitted
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
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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