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DA03 NWJ

2003 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 132,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 129,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 126,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,142 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 113,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,288 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 107,064 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 105,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

offside front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 99,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,456 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,987 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 86,881 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 74,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,774 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,632 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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DA03 NWJ is a 2003 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 NWJ, 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 DA03 NWJ registered?

DA03 NWJ is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is DA03 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 NWJ 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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