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A2 EOO

2003 BMW M5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

306,541 mi
Last recorded306,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EOO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 306,541 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 306,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 297,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 286,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s + n.s (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 270,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 42,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 258,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 247,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,585 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 220,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 204,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 182,901 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 180,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 180,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 174,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 174,396 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 169,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 155,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 127,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,514 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 108,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,101 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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A2 EOO is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A2 EOO, 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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A2 EOO is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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