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2 WJA

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 WJA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,271 miles

Nearside Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 171,478 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in nearside steering

Pass 5 Feb 2024 170,214 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 167,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 165,651 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in nearside steering

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 154,868 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 154,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 148,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive [rear diff.] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [stone chip] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,400 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,195 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,764 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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2 WJA is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 88,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 WJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2 WJA registered?

2 WJA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is 2 WJA safe to buy?

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