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BBJ 1

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 1
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 83,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,275 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 11 PERCENT (3.7.D.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing B UCKLE MISSING (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,271 miles

Nearside 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 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,063 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,983 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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BBJ 1 is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BBJ 1, 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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BBJ 1 is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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