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YS52 ZWJ

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 ZWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 126,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 103,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,291 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW †PLAY IN OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS

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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YS52 ZWJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS52 ZWJ, 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

How do I check the history of YS52 ZWJ?

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What year was YS52 ZWJ registered?

YS52 ZWJ is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is YS52 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 ZWJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS52 ZWJ have outstanding finance?

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