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YR03 JZW

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,833 mi
Last recorded197,833 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 JZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 197,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 196,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 191,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 187,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 183,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 176,176 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 176,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 169,211 miles

Oil leak oil leaks from engine ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 160,752 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 160,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,403 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 122,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 115,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,071 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 JZW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR03 JZW, 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 YR03 JZW registered?

YR03 JZW is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YR03 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 JZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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